B2verbtechnologybusiness
US/stɔːr/
UK/stɔː/
to keep something in a place until you need it, or to save information on a computer
More often (noun): a place where you buy things; a shop
In context
Solar panels store extra energy in batteries for use at night.
Please store the medicine in a cool, dry place.
The company stores customer data on secure servers.
Words that go with store
verb + noun
- store energyThe dam can store energy for dry months.
- store dataThe system can store data for up to ten years.
- store foodFarmers need a dry place to store food.
- store informationThe brain can store information for decades.
verb + preposition
- store in a cool placeStore in a cool place away from sunlight.
adverb + verb
- safely storeEmployees must safely store all documents.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
store up the data in the computerCorrect: store the data on the computer