engrossing

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

The act of one who engrosses, or buys up wholesale.

Japanese Meaning

（業者などによる）買い占め行為、つまり一括して買い取る行動

His engrossing of the grain supplies left neighboring towns scrambling for food.

彼の穀物の買い占めが近隣の町々を食糧難に追い込んだ。

Sense（1）

The act of one who engrosses, or buys up wholesale.

engrossings

（ plural ）