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to prop up
[phrase form: prop]
01
to provide financial or material support to an organization, system, or person to prevent failure
Examples
The community gathered funds to prop up the local school that was facing closure due to lack of resources.
In times of economic downturn, the central bank might take measures to prop up the currency.
02
to keep something in position using a structure or an object
Examples
He used a stick to prop up the broken window.
When the frame broke, he had to prop up the window with a piece of wood.
