■ noun
1》 a building or part of a building where goods or services are sold.
↘ an act of going ~ping.
2》 a place where things are manufactured or repaired; a work~.
■ verb ( ~s , ~ping , ~ped )
1》 go to a ~ or ~s to buy goods.
↘( ~ around ) look for the best available price or rate for something.
2》 Brit. informal inform on (someone).
Phrases
talk ~ discuss matters concerning one's work, especially on an inappropriate occasion.
Origin
ME: shortening of OFr. eschoppe 'lean-to booth'.