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bolster

UK
/ˈbəʊlstə/
US
/ˈboʊlstər/

Translations

bolsternoun
bolsters
pl
UK
/ˈbəʊlstə/
US
/ˈboʊlstər/
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
подпорка
опора
Synonyms
reinforcement
support
foundation
strut
prop
bolsterverb
bolstered
Past Simple
bolstered
Past Participle
bolstering
Gerund
UK
/ˈbəʊl.stə/
US
/ˈboʊl.stɚ/
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
укрепить
подпереть
Synonyms
reinforce
strengthen
boost
prop up
sustain
shore up
support
bolsteradjective
UK
/ˈbəʊl.stə/
US
/ˈboʊl.stɚ/
Attributive use: placed before another noun to denote relation to or function as a bolster.

Definitions

bolsternoun
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
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
Attributive: relating to or serving as a bolster; used before another noun.
She bought a bolster pillow to improve her sleep posture.
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