nounπShareAn establishment that sells goods or services to the public; originally only a physical location, but now a virtual establishment as well."Example Sentence: "My mom likes to visit the local shops on Main Street to buy fresh produce and bread, but sometimes she shops online because it's more convenient." "businesscommerceeconomyplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA place where things are manufactured or crafted; a workshop."The carpenter built beautiful furniture in his shops behind the house. "placeworkindustrybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA large garage where vehicle mechanics work.""My dad works long hours at the shops repairing trucks." "vehiclejobmachineservicebuildingindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareWorkplace; office. Used mainly in expressions such as shop talk, closed shop and shop floor."During their lunch break, the factory workers were having shop talk about the new machinery. "jobworkbusinessindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA variety of classes taught in junior or senior high school that teach vocational skill."At our high school, "shops" like woodshop and metal shop teach students valuable skills for future careers. "educationjobtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn establishment where a barber or beautician works."My grandmother goes to the shops on Main Street every week to get her hair styled. "servicebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn act of shopping, especially routine shopping for food and other domestic supplies."This is where I do my weekly shop."commercefoodserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareDiscussion of business or professional affairs.""During their lunch break, the doctors engaged in shops about a difficult patient case." "businesscommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo visit stores or shops to browse or explore merchandise, especially with the intention of buying such merchandise."Heβs shopping for clothes."commercebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo purchase products from (a range or catalogue, etc.)."Shop our new arrivals."commercebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo report the criminal activities or whereabouts of someone to an authority."He shopped his mates in to the police."policelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo imprison."The corrupt sheriff shops anyone who questions his authority, regardless of evidence. "lawpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo photoshop; to digitally edit a picture or photograph."I'm going to shops my vacation photos to remove the tourists in the background. "technologycomputingmediaartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
