Definition of shore up

shore upphrasal verb

chống đỡ

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The phrase "shore up" originated in the mid-1800s in the United States, specifically in the context of building or stabilizing coastal embankments and protecting them from erosion caused by the sea. The term comes from the noun "shore," which refers to the land by the coast or the edge of a body of water, and the preposition "up," which indicates elevation or support. Originally, "shore up" referred to the literal act of strengthening and fortifying coastal defenses, but over time, the expression has also taken on figurative meanings in various contexts. For example, in finance, "shore up" can mean to provide financial support or reinforcement to a struggling company, investment, or market. In sports, it can mean to boost or improve the performance of a team or player. In healthcare, it can refer to treatments or interventions designed to alleviate or ameliorate symptoms or conditions. Despite its wide-ranging applications, the essence of "shore up" remains consistent across all its meanings - it's about providing reinforcement or support in order to stabilize or fortify something that's vulnerable or unstable.

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to support part of a building or other large structure by placing large pieces of wood or metal against or under it so that it does not fall down

để hỗ trợ một phần của tòa nhà hoặc công trình lớn khác bằng cách đặt những miếng gỗ hoặc kim loại lớn vào hoặc bên dưới nó để nó không bị đổ xuống

Example:
  • Timbers were used to shore up the tunnel.

    Gỗ được dùng để gia cố đường hầm.

to help to support something that is weak or going to fail

giúp đỡ hỗ trợ một cái gì đó yếu hoặc sắp hỏng

Example:
  • The measures were aimed at shoring up the economy.

    Các biện pháp này nhằm mục đích củng cố nền kinh tế.