Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prop-up
verb
/prɒp ʌp/
Definition
To support or keep something in an upright position, often with a physical object or by providing assistance.
Examples
- She had to prop up the broken fence with some wooden posts.
- The government decided to prop up the economy by investing in public projects.
Meaning
To hold up or support something, either literally or figuratively, to prevent it from falling or failing.
Synonyms
- support
- bolster
- shore up
- sustain
- brace
