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resupplying

[/ˌriːsəˈplaɪɪŋ/]
verb (gerund/present participle)
reabastecer
1. The act of supplying again with necessary items, materials, or provisions
The ship is resupplying its stores before the long voyage.
O navio está se reabastecendo antes da longa viagem.
2. Replenishing stocks or inventory that have been depleted
The warehouse is resupplying the retail stores with merchandise.
O depósito está reabastecendo as lojas de varejo com mercadorias.
3. Providing fresh supplies to troops or military units
Military convoys are resupplying the forward positions.
Comboios militares estão reabastecendo as posições avançadas.
Synonyms
replenishingrestockingrefuelingprovidingfurnishing
Antonyms
depletingexhaustingdraining

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reabastecer
Most common term across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
reabastecer
Standard usage
São Paulo
reabastecer
Standard usage in commercial contexts
Portugal
reabastecer
Standard term; also 'abastecer de novo'

Related Idioms & Phrases

resupply the troops
resupply one's energy
resupply the pantry
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