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Definition shore in American English

shore verb

verb
/ʃɔr/
1

to give support or help to something that is having problems or is likely to fail

Example

He called for action to shore up the ailing university.

Synonyms and related words
foster get past promote support back get behind
2

to support something such as a wall to prevent it from falling

Example

What might happen if something isn't done to shore up those cliffs?

Synonyms and related words
catch prop up hold up
Definition shore in American English