booster

• Substantivo com vários sentidos, incluindo pessoa que apoia um político ou uma equipe, defensor ativo, ladrão que furta em lojas, amplificador de sinal, primeiro estágio de um foguete de múltiplos estágios ou dose adicional de vacina para reforçar a imunidade.

A noun with multiple meanings, including a person who supports a politician or team, an active advocate, a thief who steals from stores, an amplifier for signals, the first stage of a multistage rocket, or an additional dose of a vaccine to reinforce immunity.

1. Supporter or AdvocateB2formal

   A person who actively supports a politician, team, or cause.

   Apoiador

   • She is a strong booster of the local football club.
   • The candidate thanked his boosters for their tireless work.
   • Community boosters organized a fundraiser for the new park.

   Sinônimosadvocatebackerchampionenthusiastfanpartisanpromoterproponentsupporterupholder

   Antônimosadversarycriticdetractoropponent

2. Active AdvocateB2formal

   Someone who is an enthusiastic and active supporter and promoter of something.

   Defensor ativo

   • He is a well-known booster for renewable energy.
   • The organization relies on its boosters to spread the message.
   • She became a booster for arts education in schools.

   Sinônimosadvocateapostlebackerchampionenthusiastexponentfanpromoterproponentsupporter

   Antônimosadversarycriticdetractorfoeopponent

3. ShoplifterC1informalamerican

   A thief who steals goods from a store.

   Ladrão de loja

   • The store detective caught a booster trying to hide items.
   • Security cameras help identify boosters in the mall.
   • He was arrested for acting as a booster in the jewelry store.

   Sinônimosliftershoplifter

4. Signal AmplifierB2formaltechnical

   An electronic device that amplifies or restores the strength of a transmitted signal.

   Amplificador de sinal

   • The TV signal needed a booster to reach the remote cabin.
   • Technicians installed a booster to improve cell phone reception.
   • A signal booster is essential for long-distance communication.

   Sinônimosamplifierbooster amplifier

   Antônimosattenuatordamperfilter

5. Rocket StageC1formalscientific

   The first stage of a multistage rocket that provides initial thrust for liftoff.

   Foguete de reforço

   • The rocket's booster separated after the first two minutes of flight.
   • Engineers tested the new solid-fuel booster for the space mission.
   • The booster successfully propelled the spacecraft into orbit.

6. Additional DoseB1formalmedical

   An extra dose of a vaccine given to maintain or boost immunity after the initial series.

   Dose de reforço

   • Doctors recommend a booster shot every ten years for tetanus.
   • She received her COVID-19 booster last month.
   • The booster helps ensure the vaccine remains effective over time.

   Sinônimosbooster dosebooster shot