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prop up

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌprɑp ˈʌp/ · UK /ˌprɒp ˈʌp/

prop up means: To hold something upright, or help a weak person, business, or system keep going.

verb

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To hold something upright, or help a weak person, business, or system keep going.

  • Prop up the shelf with a stick.
  • He propped himself up on pillows.
  • Government loans propped up the failing bank.

How to use it: prop something up with something (She propped the shelf up with a wooden block.)

Similar words: support, hold up

Common phrases: prop up something, prop someone up

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To be in the lowest position in a sports league.

  • Our team props up the table.
  • They propped up the league all season.
  • The club still props up the table after another defeat.

How to use it: prop up the table/league (The club is propping up the league table.)

Similar words: come last

Common phrases: prop up the league, prop up the table

Questions about prop up

What does prop up mean?

To hold something upright, or help a weak person, business, or system keep going.

What is prop up in other languages?

Türkçe: desteklemek · Español: apuntalar · Français: soutenir · Deutsch: stützen · Italiano: sostenere · 日本語: 支える

How do you pronounce prop up?

In American English /ˌprɑp ˈʌp/; in British English /ˌprɒp ˈʌp/.

How do you use prop up in a sentence?

Prop up the shelf with a stick. He propped himself up on pillows.

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