understock

verb, noun — 2 senses

understock

verb

Etymology From under- + stock.

1

To stock with an insufficient amount.

  • If you understock the shop, you'll run out of goods while there are still customers wanting to buy them.
Related terms
out of stock, stockless, unstocked

understock

noun

Etymology From under- + stock.

1

Agriculture, Business, Horticulture, Lifestyle The rootstock onto which the scion is grafted.

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