stack - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

stack

to arrange items on top of each other in large quantitiesto arrange items on top of each other in large quantities

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stack

Third Person

stacks

Present Participle

stacking

Past Tense

stacked

Past Participle

stacked

1

to arrange items on top of each other in large quantities

transitive

The warehouse worker stacked boxes of inventory neatly to maximize storage space.
She is currently stacking books on the shelves in alphabetical order.
He recently stacked firewood neatly beside the fireplace for easy access.
Can you stack the dishes in the dishwasher before starting it?
The construction workers often stack bricks one on top of the other to build walls.

2

to pile things up and fill an area with those piles

transitive

She stacked the shelves with cans of soup.
The kitchen counter was stacked with dirty dishes after the party.
She stacked the closet with blankets and pillows for guests.
He stacked the pantry with cans of food for the winter.
The workers stacked the warehouse floor with crates of goods.

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3

to arrange a deck of cards in a specific way to cheat

transitive

He secretly stacked the deck to ensure he got the winning hand.
The gambler was caught stacking the cards during the poker game.
She stacked the deck so her opponent would get all the low cards.
They accused him of stacking the cards to favor his partner.
The trickster stacked the deck, ensuring the king of hearts would be drawn.

4

to make money, especially in large amounts

He's been stacking cash by investing in real estate.
They've been working hard, stacking money for their dream vacation.
She stacks a lot of money with her freelance gigs.
If you want to stack some serious cash, start your own business.
He's all about stacking paper and building his wealth.

5

to be doing extremely well, often in terms of success, skill, or performance

He's been stacking ever since he landed that new job.
Their business is really stacking this year—profits are through the roof.
She stacked in the competition and took home the gold medal.
Ever since he started training harder, he's been stacking in every game.
The band's new album is stacking on the charts.