stock · noun /stɑk/
stock
B2 U the goods that are available in a store
Dictionary examples:
This store sells its old stock at a discount.
We'll be getting our new stock in on Friday.
Learner example:
In [the] fashion industry, [a] sale begins at the end of each season and just lasts a short time, because those [shop] owners want to make room for new stock. (First Certificate in English; B2; Chinese)
in stock/out of stock
B2 available/not available in a shop
Dictionary example:
The book is out of stock at the moment.
Learner example:
And sometimes the item you are looking for is out of stock. (First Certificate in English; B2; French)
take stock (of sth)
C2 to think carefully about a situation before making a decision
Dictionary example:
We need to pause and take stock of what still needs to be done.
stock · verb T /stɑk/
stock
C1 to have something available for people to buy
Dictionary example:
We stock a good range of spices.
Learner example:
Besides, unless you are quite wealthy, you can [only] buy what is in the shops and these tend to stock only what is in fashion, so it is hard not to be 'in'. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Spanish)
