prop up
phrasal verbDefinition of prop 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.
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