1 C1 formal
To deliberately reduce the level of inventory or stock held.
"The retailer decided to stock down before moving to a smaller warehouse."
separable
stock down
C1 formal separable transitive
A rare or non-standard expression meaning to reduce or deplete stock or inventory levels.
In plain English
To use up or reduce the amount of things stored in a shop or warehouse.
What does "stock down" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To bring the stock level down.
Actually means
To use up or reduce the amount of things stored in a shop or warehouse.
Usage tip
This phrasal verb is uncommon and not widely attested. It may appear in retail or supply-chain contexts meaning to intentionally reduce inventory. Learners should note that 'run down stock' or 'draw down stock' are more standard alternatives.
Words that pair with "stock down"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
inventory stock supplies levels warehouse
How to conjugate "stock down"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
stock down
I/you/we/they
3rd person
stocks down
he/she/it
Past simple
stocked down
yesterday
Past participle
stocked down
have + pp
-ing form
stocking down
continuous
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