PURCHASE


Meaning of PURCHASE in English

/ ˈpɜːtʃəs; NAmE ˈpɜːrtʃəs/ noun , verb

■ noun ( formal )

1.

[ U , C ] the act or process of buying sth :

to make a purchase (= buy sth)

Keep your receipt as proof of purchase .

The company has just announced its £27 million purchase of Park Hotel.

—see also hire purchase

2.

[ C ] something that you have bought :

major purchases, such as a new car

If you are not satisfied with your purchase we will give you a full refund.

3.

[ U , sing. ] ( technical ) a firm hold on sth with the hands or feet, for example when you are climbing

SYN grip :

She tried to get a purchase on the slippery rock.

■ verb

[ vn ] purchase sth (from sb) ( formal ) to buy sth :

The equipment can be purchased from your local supplier.

They purchased the land for $1 million.

( figurative )

Victory was purchased (= achieved) at too great a price.

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WORD ORIGIN

Middle English : from Old French pourchacier seek to obtain or bring about, the earliest sense also in English, which soon gave rise to the senses gain and buy .

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.