stock down
C1 formal separable transitive
In simple words
To use up or reduce the amount of things stored in a shop or warehouse.
Literal meaning: To bring the stock level down.
Meanings
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."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
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.
Commonly used with
inventory stock supplies levels warehouse
Forms
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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