shop
noun
- 1
An establishment that sells goods or services to the public; originally only a physical location, but now a virtual establishment as well.
- 2
A place where things are manufactured or crafted; a workshop.
- 3
A large garage where vehicle mechanics work.
- 4
Workplace; office. Used mainly in expressions such as shop talk, closed shop and shop floor.
- 5
A variety of classes taught in junior or senior high school that teach vocational skill.
- 6
An establishment where a barber or beautician works.
- 7
An act of shopping, especially routine shopping for food and other domestic supplies.
“This is where I do my weekly shop.”
- 8
Discussion of business or professional affairs.
verb
- 1
To visit stores or shops to browse or explore merchandise, especially with the intention of buying such merchandise.
“He’s shopping for clothes.”
- 2
To purchase products from (a range or catalogue, etc.).
“Shop our new arrivals.”
- 3
To report the criminal activities or whereabouts of someone to an authority.
“He shopped his mates in to the police.”
- 4
To imprison.
- 5
To photoshop; to digitally edit a picture or photograph.
interjection
- 1
Used to attract the services of a shop assistant
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