underpin

A verb used to indicate the act of supporting, strengthening, or providing a foundation for something, either physically or metaphorically.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по поддержке, укреплению или обеспечению основы для чего-либо, как физически, так и метафорически.esVerbo que se utiliza para indicar la acción de sostener, reforzar o proporcionar la base de algo, tanto en sentido físico como metafórico.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de soutenir, renforcer ou fournir la base de quelque chose, aussi bien physiquement que métaphoriquement.deDeutsches Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas zu stützen, zu festigen oder die Grundlage für etwas zu bilden – sowohl physisch als auch metaphorisch.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de apoiar, fortalecer ou servir de base para algo, tanto no sentido físico quanto no metafórico.zh动词，表示支持、加固或为某事物提供基础，既可用于物理上的支撑，也可用于抽象意义上的奠定基础或作为依据。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على دعم شيء أو تقويته أو توفير الأساس له، سواء كان ذلك ماديًا أو مجازيًا.

1. Support from beneath C1 formal

   To support or strengthen something from below, often used in construction or engineering.

   • The engineers decided to underpin the old foundation with concrete pillars.
   • Steel beams were used to underpin the collapsing wall.
   • The structure was underpinned to prevent further sinking.

   ruУкрепить снизуesApuntalar desde debajofrÉtayer par le dessousdeVon unten stützenptReforçar por baixozh从下方支撑arدَعْم من الأسفل

   Sinônimos: bracebuttresscarryhold uppropreinforceshore upstrengthensupportsustain

2. Support with evidence or authority C1 formal

   To strengthen or confirm an argument, theory, or claim with evidence or authority.

   • The research findings underpin the theory of climate change.
   • Her testimony underpins the prosecution's case.
   • The data underpins the need for new safety regulations.

   ruПодкрепитьesRespaldar con evidencia o autoridadfrÉtayerdeUntermauernptFundamentarzh支撑arيدعم بالدليل

   Sinônimos: backbear outbolsterbuttressconfirmcorroboratereinforcesubstantiatesupportvalidate

   Antônimos: disproverefuteundermineweaken

• underpinned past participle
• underpinned past simple
• underpinning present participle
• underpins third person singular