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to shore up
[phrase form: shore]
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to prevent a building or a part of it from falling, by putting large pieces of wood or metal under or against it
Example
The old building needs immediate attention to shore up its deteriorating structure.
Engineers are working to shore up the bridge to enhance its structural integrity.
The maintenance crew is taking steps to shore up the aging infrastructure for safety.
The recent security breaches really underscore how urgently we need to take a hard look at our cybersecurity protocols and shore up any vulnerabilities.
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