supply
noun
Definitions of supply noun
- CountableUncountable
The quantity of something available for use.
Prices have increased due to the shortage in supply.
The factory needs a consistent supply of electricity to operate.
The region's supply of drinking water comes from a nearby river.
Phrases of supply noun
- in short supply
Refers to a situation where something is scarce or not readily available.
• Due to the drought, drinking water is in short supply in this region.
- supplies
Food and other essential items necessary for everyday life.
• This grocery store offers a wide variety of household supplies.
- the gas, electricity, etc. supply
The infrastructure or system that delivers utilities such as gas and electricity to consumers.
• The entire region experienced a power outage due to storm damage to the electricity supply.
verb
Definitions of supply verb
- B2Transitive
To provide something that is needed or wanted, often in large amounts over a period of time.
This company supplies all the stationery to the local schools.
The government is working to supply clean water to remote areas.
Farmers supply the market with their produce after a good harvest.
Idioms
- supply and demand
The principle that the price of goods and services is determined by the balance between the amount available and the desire of buyers.
• The supply and demand for this product has become unbalanced due to a recent surge in demand.