Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
propping
verb (present participle of prop)
/ˈprɒpɪŋ/
Definition
The act of supporting or holding something up.
Examples
- She is propping the ladder against the wall to reach the roof.
- They have been propping each other up during tough times.
- The manager is propping up the business by introducing new strategies.
Meaning
Propping refers to the action of providing physical support to an object to prevent it from falling or collapsing. It can also imply a metaphorical sense of supporting someone or something in a situation.
Synonyms
- supporting
- sustaining
- buttressing
- holding
