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shop

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

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

  3. A large garage where vehicle mechanics work.

Synonymsgarage, boutique, outlet, retail, store, metal shop
verb
  1. To visit stores or shops to browse or explore merchandise, especially with the intention of buying such merchandise.

    "He’s shopping for clothes."

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

    "Shop our new arrivals."

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

    "He shopped his mates in to the police."

interjection
  1. Used to attract the services of a shop assistant

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