stockpiling
[/ˈstɑːkpaɪlɪŋ/]
noun/verb (gerund)
acumulação de estoque, armazenamento em massa, acumulação
1. The act of accumulating and storing large quantities of goods or resources for future use
Stockpiling of medical supplies is important during emergencies.
A acumulação de suprimentos médicos é importante durante emergências.
2. Gathering excessive amounts of commodities, often due to fear of shortage or scarcity
During the pandemic, many people engaged in stockpiling toilet paper.
Durante a pandemia, muitas pessoas se engajaram em acumular papel higiênico.
3. Strategic accumulation of materials or weapons by governments or organizations
The country's stockpiling of nuclear weapons raised international concerns.
O acúmulo de armas nucleares do país levantou preocupações internacionais.
Stockpiling became particularly prevalent in Brazilian and American popular discourse during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020), when consumers rushed to accumulate essential goods. In Brazil, the term 'entesouramento' carries a slightly negative connotation suggesting panic or excessive behavior, while 'acumulação de estoque' is more neutral and commonly used in business contexts.
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