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stacking

intermediateB1

/ˈstæ.kɪŋ/ · stack-ing

The action of arranging items into a pile or stack.

Meanings

verbformal

The action of arranging items into a pile or stack.

چیزوں کو ایک ڈھیر یا تہہ میں ترتیب دینا۔

ڈھیر لگانا

dheer lagana

Synonyms

pilingstacking upheapingڈھیرتھڑتہہ

Antonyms

spreadingdistributingscatteringپھیلاناتقسیم کرنابکھیرنا

Common Collocations

  • stacking boxes
  • stacking chairs
  • data stacking

Example Sentences

He is stacking the boxes in the corner of the room.

وہ کمرے کے کونے میں ڈبے رکھ رہا ہے۔

Woh kamray ke kone mein dabay rakh raha hai.

Stacking books neatly can save space on the shelf.

کتابوں کو ترتیب سے رکھنا شیلف پر جگہ کو بچا سکتا ہے۔

Kitabon ko tarteeb se rakhna shelf par jagah ko bacha sakta hai.

The children enjoyed stacking the colorful blocks.

بچے رنگین بلاکس کو ڈھیر لگانے میں لطف اندوز ہو رہے تھے۔

Bachay rangeen blocks ko dheer laganay mein lutf andoz ho rahe thay.

Easily Confused With

stack:Stack refers to the collection of items arranged in a particular way, while stacking is the action of arranging them.

Word Family

stack
nounڈھیر
stacked
adjectiveڈھیر لگایا ہوا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'stacking' as building a tower of blocks.

Imagine colorful blocks being arranged one on top of another.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "stacian" — to place or arrange

First known use: 15th century

The term 'stacking' has evolved from the Old English 'stacian,' which relates to arranging or piling up objects in a systematic manner.