noun
plural -plies
the amount of something that is available to be used [count]
supplies [plural] :things (such as food, equipment, fuel, etc.) that are needed for a particular purpose and that will be used by a particular person or group
[noncount] :the process or system by which something is provided to a person, place, etc.
[noncount] :the quantities of goods or services that are offered for sale at a particular time or at one price
verb
-plies; -plied; -plying
[+ obj] :to make (something) available to be used :to provide someone or something with (something that is needed or wanted)