Underpin

From Fresh Dictionary

English

Transitive verb

to underpin

  1. To support from below with props or masonry
    • The mine roof was underpinned to prevent further collapse
  2. To give support to
    • Public confidence in politicians must underpin our democracy

Translations

Deutsch: untermauern; stützen; unterstützen; Spanish: apuntalar; sustentar; respaldar;

fr:underpin

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