1. to buy less of something than is needed or desired
2. to buy something at a price below its true value

Examples

• The restaurant manager decided to underbuy vegetables for the week and ran out by Thursday.
• We tend to underbuy supplies before the busy season and then scramble to restock.
• The collector was able to underbuy the rare painting at the estate sale.
• Don’t underbuy groceries for the party or we’ll have hungry guests.
• The company chose to underbuy inventory rather than risk having excess stock.
• She managed to underbuy the antique vase because the seller didn’t know its worth.