shore-up

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Verb shore-up has 1 sense

prop up, prop, shore up, shore - support by placing against something solid or rigid; "shore and buttress an old building"
--₁ is one way to hold, support, sustain, hold up

Derived form: noun shoring up₁
Sample sentences:
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Term: shore-up

Definition:

As a verb:

1. To provide support or reinforcement to something, especially to prevent it from collapsing or failing.

2. To make something stronger or more secure.

As a noun:

1. The act or process of supporting or reinforcing something.

2. Additional support or reinforcement given to something.

Sample Sentences:

1. After the earthquake, the government launched a campaign to shore-up the damaged buildings.

2. The company hired a business consultant to shore-up their operations and improve profitability.

3. The soldiers worked tirelessly to shore up the defenses of the fort.

4. The government should provide financial aid to shore-up the struggling economy.

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