bolster

UK
/ˈbəʊlstə/
US
/ˈboʊlstər/
bolsternoun
bolsters
множ.
UK
/ˈbəʊlstə/
US
/ˈboʊlstər/
Translations
She placed a bolster under her knees for support.
Она положила валик под колени для поддержки.
The new policy served as a bolster for the company's growth.
Новая политика служила поддержкой для роста компании.
Additional translations
Definitions
A long, thick pillow that is placed under other pillows for support.
She placed a bolster under her knees to relieve the pressure on her back.
A structural part designed to provide support or reinforcement.
The engineer added a metal bolster to the bridge to ensure its stability.
bolsterverb
bolstered
Прошедшее простое время
bolstered
Причастие прошедшего времени
bolstering
Герундий
UK
/ˈbəʊl.stə/
US
/ˈboʊl.stɚ/
Translations
The government took measures to bolster the economy.
Правительство приняло меры, чтобы поддерживать экономику.
They are trying to bolster their position in the market.
Они пытаются укреплять свою позицию на рынке.
Additional translations
Definitions
To support or strengthen; to prop up.
The government is planning to bolster the economy by increasing public spending.
To provide with padded support.
They used cushions to bolster the back of the chair for added comfort.
bolsteradjective
UK
/ˈbəʊl.stə/
US
/ˈboʊl.stɚ/
Attributive use: placed before another noun to denote relation to or function as a bolster.
Definitions
Attributive: relating to or serving as a bolster; used before another noun.
She bought a bolster pillow to improve her sleep posture.
bolsterpast participle
Definitions
Strengthened or supported; reinforced.
The bolstered bridge withstood the storm.
bolstergerund / present participle
Definitions
Providing support or reinforcement; supporting.
Bolstering measures were introduced to stabilise the economy.