pile
//paɪl//
Translation
pile
Definition
As a verb, 'to pile' means to place things one on top of another, often in a neat or orderly stack, or to accumulate in a heap. This action is commonly used when organizing objects like books, dishes, or logs, and can also describe the buildup of abstract things like work or problems. The word emphasizes the act of layering or gathering items into a mass, typically with a sense of careful arrangement or gradual increase.
Example
“She piled the books neatly on the shelf.”
“The children piled their toys into a large box.”
“He piled the firewood high against the wall.”
“The waiter piled the dirty dishes onto a tray.”
“They piled the sandbags along the riverbank to prevent flooding.”
“She piled the laundry into a basket before washing.”
“The gardener piled the fallen leaves into a compost heap.”
“He piled the paperwork on his desk, intending to sort it later.”
“The movers piled the furniture carefully in the moving truck.”
“She piled the blankets on the bed to keep warm during the winter.”
Synonyms
Other meanings
- B1yığın, küme (nesneler)View this sense
- B2kazık (inşaat)View this sense
- C1yığmak, istiflemek (fiil)(this page)