stockpile

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Stockpile' refers to accumulating or gathering a large quantity of an item or resource, often for use in the future. Imagine an office storing up lots of paper because they know they'll need it.

Examples in Different Contexts

In film production, a 'stockpile' of footage can provide options during editing. A director might say, 'Let’s stockpile extra scenes to ensure we have enough material for post-production.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

Given our expanding user base, it's critical we prepare our infrastructure to handle higher demands.

Response:

It would indeed be prudent to stockpile some extra servers to cater to our growing user base.

Business

Scenario:

With these price increases, carrying out our operation as usual would be a financial challenge.

Response:

Perhaps it would be wise to stockpile our key raw materials to combat these price hikes.