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boost

UK
/buːst/
US
/buːst/

Translations

boostnoun
boosts
pl
UK
/buːst/
US
/buːst/
The new marketing strategy gave a significant boost to the company's sales.
La nouvelle stratégie marketing a apporté une amélioration significative aux ventes de l'entreprise.
coup de pouce
The coach's pep talk was a real boost for the team's morale.
Le discours d'encouragement de l'entraîneur a été un vrai coup de pouce pour le moral de l'équipe.
Additional translations
boostEmploi technique, notamment en électronique et en informatique.
volSens argotique.
Synonyms
increase
enhancement
improvement
uplift
augmentation
support
advancement
boostverb
boosted
Past Simple
boosted
Past Participle
boosting
Gerund
UK
/buːst/
US
/bust/
He boosted his friend over the fence to retrieve the ball.
Il a soulevé son ami par-dessus la clôture pour récupérer le ballon.
boosterEmploi courant, notamment dans les domaines économique et marketing.
The new marketing campaign helped to boost sales by 20%.
La nouvelle campagne marketing a aidé à booster les ventes de 20 %.
Additional translations
volerSens argotique.
Synonyms
promote
support
stimulate
increase
enhance
improve
raise
amplify
augment
elevate
Antonyms
diminish
reduce
decrease
boostadjective
UK
/buːst/
US
/bust/
Used attributively in compounds (e.g., boost pump, boost converter).
de suralimentationEmploi technique, surtout en mécanique automobile.
The mechanic installed a new boost controller to manage turbo pressure.
Le mécanicien a installé un nouveau contrôleur de suralimentation pour gérer la pression du turbo.

Definitions

boostnoun
An increase or improvement in something.
The new marketing strategy gave a significant boost to the company's sales.
A source of help or encouragement leading to an increase or improvement.
The coach's pep talk was a real boost for the team's morale.
A push from below or behind to help someone or something rise or move upward.
He gave her a boost over the fence.
A sudden increase in power, voltage, or signal amplitude.
The amplifier gives the signal an extra boost.
Slang: an act of stealing or shoplifting.
Security caught him during a boost at the electronics store.
boostverb
To increase or improve something, often by a significant amount.
The new marketing campaign helped to boost sales by 20%.
To push or shove someone or something upward.
He boosted his friend over the fence to retrieve the ball.
To promote or encourage something enthusiastically.
The coach boosted the team's morale with an inspiring speech.
Slang: to steal or shoplift.
They tried to boost designer jackets from the boutique.
boostadjective
Relating to or providing additional power or pressure, especially in turbocharged engines (used attributively).
The mechanic installed a new boost controller to manage turbo pressure.
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