supplying

2 definitions • 4 examples

present participle of

to provide something that is wanted or needed, often in large quantities and over a long period of time:

Electrical power is supplied by underground cables.

supply something to someone Three people have been arrested for supplying arms to the terrorists.

The company has supplied the royal family (= provided them with something they need) for years.

be supplied with At the beginning of termthe semester, students are supplied with a list of books that they are expected to read.