bolster up

• Ausdruck, der bedeutet, etwas oder jemanden zu stützen, zu stärken oder zu festigen, zum Beispiel ein Argument, ein System oder die Moral.

A phrasal verb meaning to support, strengthen, or reinforce something, such as an argument, system, or morale.

unzählbar · transitiv · Phrasal, trennbar

1. Support or strengthenformal

   To support, strengthen, or reinforce something, such as an argument, system, or position.

   Unterstützen oder stärken

   • The new evidence bolstered up the prosecution's case.
   • They tried to bolster up the failing economy with new policies.
   • She used statistics to bolster up her argument.

   Synonymeboostbracebuttressfortifyprop upreinforceshore upstrengthensupportsustainuphold

   Antonymeerodesapsubvertundermineweaken

2. Prop up physicallyinformal

   To physically support or prop something up, often with cushions or padding.

   Abstützen

   • He bolstered up his back with a pillow while reading.
   • The old chair was bolstered up with extra cushions.
   • She bolstered up the sagging shelf with a wooden block.

   Synonymebracebuttresscushionpadprop upshore upsupport

Grundverbbolster