shop
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British pronunciation
/ʃˈɒp/

Definition & Meaning of "shop"

Shop
01

a building or place that sells goods or services

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She visited the local shop to pick up some groceries.
The shop on the corner sells handmade crafts and souvenirs.
02

small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done

03

a course of instruction in a trade (as carpentry or electricity)

to shop
01

to look for and buy different things from stores or websites

Intransitive: to shop for sth
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Consumers enjoy shopping for clothing during seasonal sales.
Many people prefer to shop online for the convenience of home delivery.
02

to look through the available items or selection of goods in a store or collection

Transitive: to shop a store
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She shopped the local market for fresh vegetables and fruits.
He enjoyed shopping the bookstore for rare and interesting titles.
03

to reveal information about someone, often to an authority, typically betraying their trust

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Transitive: to shop sb
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He decided to shop his coworker after witnessing the theft.
In the movie, the character shops his partner to the police in a moment of panic.
04

to explore or review items that are available for purchase in a store or market

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She spent the afternoon shopping and browsing through various stores at the mall.
She enjoys shopping in the craft store, even if she ’s not planning to buy anything.
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