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propping

/ˈprɒpɪŋ/

/ˈprɑpɪŋ/

propping up

Translations

proppingnoun

étayage

The propping of the old building was necessary to prevent it from collapsing.

L'étayage de l'ancien bâtiment était nécessaire pour l'empêcher de s'effondrer.

Additional translations

soutènementTechnique ou action de soutien, notamment en bâtiment ou en ingénierie.

Synonyms

proppinggerund / present participle

/ˈprɒpɪŋ/

/ˈprɑːpɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe something that provides support.

étayantSurtout en contexte de construction ou de soutien temporaire.

The propping beams kept the roof from sagging.

Les poutres étayantes empêchaient le toit de s'affaisser.

Synonyms

propverb

propping

Gerund

propped

Past Simple

propped

Past Participle

propping

Gerund

/prɒp/

/prɑp/

appuyerEmployer le plus souvent avec un complément de lieu ou de support.

She propped the ladder against the wall to reach the top shelf.

Elle a appuyé l’échelle contre le mur pour atteindre l’étagère du haut.

soutenirAu sens figuré; souvent dans la locution verbale « prop up ».

The government decided to prop up the failing economy with a stimulus package.

Le gouvernement a décidé de soutenir l’économie en difficulté avec un plan de relance.

Synonyms

sustain

support

hold up

brace

prop up

Definitions

proppingnoun

The act of supporting or holding something up with a prop or support.

The propping of the old building was necessary to prevent it from collapsing.

proppinggerund / present participle

Serving or used to prop or support; providing support.

The propping beams kept the roof from sagging.

propverb

To support or keep something from falling by placing something under or against it.

She propped the ladder against the wall to reach the top shelf.

To sustain or bolster something, often used metaphorically.

The government decided to prop up the failing economy with a stimulus package.