prop up

verb

propped up; propping up; props up

1

: to stop (something) from falling or slipping by placing something under or against it

We propped up the beams with long boards.

propped the plant stems up

2

: to give help, encouragement, or support to (someone)

His faith propped him up in times of crisis.

Examples of prop up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That’s nothing new around the league with peak Aaron Rodgers, a four-time league MVP, propped up as a maestro with elite ability to orchestrate an entire offense through an extended play. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

The Duo has speakers on the top and bottom and can sit PC-style, be propped up like a tent and be held fully open like an iPad. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Apple already offers this feature on non-folding iPhones, but those devices must be plugged in and propped up on their side. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026

Primary voters tend to be more partisan and ideologically committed, rewarding candidates who take firm positions on the issues propping up their party. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for prop up

• backup
• blowup
• breakup
• buildup
• checkup
• cleanup
• holdup
• hookup
• lineup
• lockup
• makeup
• markup