Collins English-English Dictionary

store [stɔː]

1. 1. n [computing] [chiefly Brit] store pig a pig that has not yet been weaned and weighs less than 40 kg

2. 2. vt. [tr] to keep, set aside, or accumulate for future use

3. 3. vt. [tr] to place in a warehouse, depository, etc, for safekeeping

4. 4. vt. [tr] to supply, provide, or stock

5. 5. vi. [intr] to be put into storage

6. 6. vi. [computing] to enter or retain (information) in a storage device

7. 7. n an establishment for the retail sale of goods and services

8. 8. n (in combination)

   storefront

9. 9. n a large supply or stock kept for future use

10. 10. n (as modifier)

    store ship

11. 11. n short for department store

12. 12. n a storage place such as a warehouse or depository

13. 13. n (in combination)

    storeman

14. 14. n the state of being stored (esp in the phrase in store)

15. 15. n a large amount or quantity

16. 16. n another name for memory

17. 17. n an animal bought lean to be fattened up for market

18. 18. n (as modifier)

    store cattle

19. 19. n See also stores

20. 20. n [Etymology] C13: from Old French estor, from estorer to restore, from Latin instaurare to refresh; related to Greek stauros stake