supporting

UK
/səˈpɔːtɪŋ/
US
/səˈpɔrtɪŋ/

Translations

supportinggerund / present participle
UK
/səˈpɔː.tɪŋ/
US
/səˈpɔr.tɪŋ/
Used to modify nouns by indicating provision of help or a secondary role.
поддерживающийОбщее значение оказания помощи, поддержки.
His supporting words helped me stay calm.
Его поддерживающие слова помогли мне сохранять спокойствие.
второстепенныйО роли или персонаже, находящемся не на первом плане.
She earned praise for her supporting role in the drama.
Она заслужила похвалу за свою второстепенную роль в драме.
Additional translations
вспомогательныйТехническое/инженерное значение: обеспечивающий опору или дополнительную функцию.
supportingnoun
Gerund form functioning as an uncountable noun denoting the act of supporting.
The supporting of local businesses benefits the community.
Поддержка местного бизнеса приносит пользу сообществу.
Additional translations
поддерживаниеКнижн./техническ.
supportverb

supporting

Gerund

supported
Past Simple
supported
Past Participle
supporting
Gerund
UK
/səˈpɔːt/
US
/səˈpɔrt/
I will support you in your decision.
Я буду поддерживать тебя в твоем решении.
He promised to support the new policy.
Он пообещал поддержать новую политику.
The organization aims to support local businesses.
Организация стремится содействовать местным предприятиям.

Definitions

supportinggerund / present participle
Providing assistance, help, or encouragement to someone or something.
She played a supporting role in the project, helping to ensure its success.
Secondary or subordinate in importance, especially describing a role in a play or film.
He was nominated for an award for his supporting performance in the movie.
supportingnoun
The act or process of holding up, sustaining, or backing someone or something.
The supporting of the bridge's cables is vital for safety.
supportverb
To bear the weight of something or keep it from falling.
The beams support the roof of the building.
To provide assistance or backing to someone or something.
She supports her friend by attending all his performances.
To promote the interests or cause of something.
The organization supports environmental conservation efforts.
To confirm or corroborate a statement or theory.
The evidence supports the scientist's hypothesis.