state purchase; to order goods
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
state purchase; to purchase centrally
formalSpecifically refers to a planned economy system where the government sets mandatory purchase quotas and prices for certain key commodities (e.g., grain, cotton). Historically common, now less so.
In the past, the state had to purchase a large amount of cotton centrally every year.
The state purchase policy was an important measure during the era of the planned economy.
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The grain procurement quota has been fulfilled.
verb
to place an order; to order goods
Synonymous with 订购 (dìng gòu). Can be used interchangeably in most commercial contexts, though '订购' is generally more common for this meaning.
Our company has already placed an order for a batch of new office equipment.
This book is so popular it requires pre-ordering.
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He ordered a computer online.