Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

buy-up

phrasal verb

/ˈbaɪ ʌp/

Definition

To purchase all or a significant quantity of something, often in order to control it or eliminate competition.

Examples

After the initial hype, the smart investors decided to buy up shares in the promising startup.
To prevent shortages, the company planned to buy up excess supplies before the demand surged.

Meaning

The act of acquiring most or all available stock or items of a particular kind, usually to gain a competitive advantage or to prevent others from accessing them.