Buy up
/baɪ ʌp/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To purchase all or a significant quantity of the available supply of something.
- The company decided to buy up all the land in the area for their new project.
- Collectors often buy up rare items as soon as they appear on the market.
- During the shortage, many people tried to buy up essential goods to ensure they had enough.
- Investors are known to buy up stocks in bulk when prices are low.
- When the new console was released, fans rushed to buy up every unit in the store.
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