On the stocks

prepositional phrase

Being planned or prepared.

There are several new products on the stocks at our company.
Visual representation of "on the stocks" - Being planned or prepared

Often appears as...

  • be on the stocks
  • have something on the stocks

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Idiomatic

prepositional phrase

In construction or being constructed, especially of a ship.

The new aircraft carrier is still on the stocks.
Visual representation of "on the stocks" - In construction or being constructed, especially of a ship

Often appears as...

  • ship on the stocks
  • construction on the stocks

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Technical

prepositional phrase

Being planned or prepared.

There are several new products on the stocks at our company.
Visual representation of "on the stocks" - Being planned or prepared

Often appears as...

  • be on the stocks
  • have something on the stocks

Usage tips

Idiomatic

prepositional phrase

In construction or being constructed, especially of a ship.

The new aircraft carrier is still on the stocks.
Visual representation of "on the stocks" - In construction or being constructed, especially of a ship

Often appears as...

  • ship on the stocks
  • construction on the stocks

Usage tips

Technical

Definition 1 of 2
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Future Projects

Refers to something being planned, especially within companies or organizations.

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We're excited, as there are new collaborations on the stocks for next year.
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Confidential Plans

Projects 'on the stocks' may be secret until public announcements are made.

Illustration for Confidential Plans
Our new software update is on the stocks and will be announced soon.
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Non-Immediate

Suggests projects are not yet active or visible to outsiders.

Illustration for Non-Immediate
Though not released yet, our app's new feature is on the stocks.
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Future Projects

Refers to something being planned, especially within companies or organizations.

Illustration for Future Projects
We're excited, as there are new collaborations on the stocks for next year.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Confidential Plans

Projects 'on the stocks' may be secret until public announcements are made.

Illustration for Confidential Plans
Our new software update is on the stocks and will be announced soon.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Non-Immediate

Suggests projects are not yet active or visible to outsiders.

Illustration for Non-Immediate
Though not released yet, our app's new feature is on the stocks.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Future Projects

Refers to something being planned, especially within companies or organizations.

Illustration for Future Projects
We're excited, as there are new collaborations on the stocks for next year.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Confidential Plans

Projects 'on the stocks' may be secret until public announcements are made.

Illustration for Confidential Plans
Our new software update is on the stocks and will be announced soon.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Non-Immediate

Suggests projects are not yet active or visible to outsiders.

Illustration for Non-Immediate
Though not released yet, our app's new feature is on the stocks.
Visual representation of the word "On the stocks"

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