take stock (of something)
to think carefully about the things that have happened in a situation in order to decide what to do next

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take stock
take stock (of (something))
to examine a situation carefully.
After two days of record snowfalls, millions of Americans began digging out and taking stock of storm damage.

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take stock
to count items of merchandise or supplies that are in stock, to take inventory
The store will be closed next week while the company is taking stock.

The department store closes for three days every March in order to take stock.

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take stock
v. phr.
1. To count exactly the items of merchandise or supplies in stock; take inventory.
The grocery store took stock every week on Monday mornings.
2. To study carefully a situation, or a number of possibilities or opportunities.
During the battle the commander paused to take stock of the situation.
Compare: SIZE UP.

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