underpin
verb/ˌʌn.dəˈpɪn/UK/ˌʌn.dɚˈpɪn/CA/ˌɐn.dəˈpɪn/
Etymology
Definitions
To support from below with props or masonry.
- You should underpin the mine roof to prevent further collapse.
To give support to
To give support to; to form a basis of; to corroborate.
- Public confidence in politicians must underpin our democracy.
- The operator said the results were underpinned by a 16% increase in Q3 sales from North America.
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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA