shop

A1
Pronunciation
/ʃɒp/
/ʃɑp/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

2 Definition

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

3 Definition

A large garage where vehicle mechanics work.

4 Definition

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

5 Definition

A variety of classes taught in junior or senior high school that teach vocational skill.

6 Definition

An establishment where a barber or beautician works.

7 Definition

An act of shopping, especially routine shopping for food and other domestic supplies.

Example Sentences
  • This is where I do my weekly shop.
8 Definition

Discussion of business or professional affairs.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To visit stores or shops to browse or explore merchandise, especially with the intention of buying such merchandise.

Example Sentences
  • He’s shopping for clothes.
2 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • Shop our new arrivals.
3 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • He shopped his mates in to the police.
4 Definition

To imprison.

5 Definition

To photoshop; to digitally edit a picture or photograph.

Interjection
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Used to attract the services of a shop assistant