Meaning & use
re-up
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To renew, resupply, or reenlist; to obtain a fresh supply of something.
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He decided to re-up for another tour of duty overseas.
The shop needed to re-up its inventory before the weekend rush.
A note on using this word
Originally military slang for reenlisting, re-up later spread into broader informal use, including everyday talk about restocking supplies.
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