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Shop

/ʃɒp/

An establishment that sells goods or services to the public; originally only a physical location, but now a virtual establishment as well.

📖 Definitions of "Shop"

noun
  1. 1

    An establishment that sells goods or services to the public; originally only a physical location, but now a virtual establishment as well.

  2. 2

    A place where things are manufactured or crafted; a workshop.

  3. 3

    A large garage where vehicle mechanics work.

  4. 4

    Workplace; office. Used mainly in expressions such as shop talk, closed shop and shop floor.

verb
  1. 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. 2

    To purchase products from (a range or catalogue, etc.).

    "Shop our new arrivals."

  3. 3

    To report the criminal activities or whereabouts of someone to an authority.

    "He shopped his mates in to the police."

  4. 4

    To imprison.

interjection
  1. 1

    Used to attract the services of a shop assistant

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