shore up — to support or strengthen something that is weak or failing
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to support or strengthen something that is weak or failing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃɔːr ʌp/
Korean meaning: 약해지거나 무너져가는 것을 지지하거나 강화하다
Korean pronunciation: **쇼어** **업**
Example Sentences
- The CEO brought in a famous consultant to shore up the company's terrible reputation after the scandal.
- My dad tried to shore up his cooking skills by watching YouTube, but somehow managed to burn water.
- The bank had to shore up its reserves before the financial crisis hit.
shore up
VERB//ʃɔːr ʌp//
to support or strengthen something that is weak or failing
two construction workers quickly position wooden support beams against a fence that's starting to lean dangerously. One worker holds the diagonal brace while the other hammers it into place. The fence was wobbling and about to fall over completely. Now with the additional wooden supports, the fence stands straight and secure again. A supervisor watches approvingly while other workers continue their tasks nearby. workers supporting and strengthening something that was weak and failing
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Origin
From Middle English 'shore' meaning a prop or support beam used in construction to prevent buildings from collapsing. The word comes from Middle Dutch 'schore,' referring to a wooden support or brace.
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“The CEO brought in a famous consultant to shore up the company's terrible reputation after the scandal.”
“My dad tried to shore up his cooking skills by watching YouTube, but somehow managed to burn water.”
“The bank had to shore up its reserves before the financial crisis hit.”
“She bought five self-help books to shore up her confidence before the job interview.”
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