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Term: buy up

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To purchase all or a large quantity of something, often to gain control or monopolize it.

Example: The company is planning to buy up all the available office space in the city.

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Sense 2: To purchase the entire stock or supply of a particular item or product.

Example: The customers rushed to buy up the limited edition sneakers as soon as they were released.

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Sense 3: To acquire a large amount of something in a short period, often at a discounted price.

Example: The company was able to buy up surplus inventory from other businesses and resell it at a higher price.

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