overstock /; AmE / verb [+ obj or no obj]

(Commerce )

to buy or make more of sth than you need or can sell:

to overstock inventory

The shop was overstocked with unsold goods.

Since the new system was introduced, we no longer overstock on parts.

overstock /; AmE / noun [C,U]:

We have an overstock of summer clothing.

◆ (AmE) huge overstocks in clothing inventories

overstocking noun [U]:

Our low prices are due to overstocking.

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