boost

CEFRC1

/buːst/

verb · noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To increase or improve something.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    A coordinate transformation that changes velocity.

Examples

  • Finance Ministry officials tried to boost confidence in recovery.

  • I think I can reach the branch if you'll give me a boost.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5

Also pronounced

  • /bʉst/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meaning

  1. Something that helps, or adds power or effectiveness; assistance.

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A push from behind or below, as to one who is endeavoring to climb.

  2. A positive intake manifold pressure in cars with turbochargers or superchargers.

More examples

In context

  • The controversy gave a boost to the author's sales.

  • This campaign will boost your chances of winning the election.

  • Gaddis found that with his broken arm, he couldn't climb the wall. Josh grabbed his foot and boosted him up.

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Origin

verb

Unknown. The verb is first recorded 1815; the noun, 1825. Compare Scots boost (“to move; drive off; shoo away”), bost, boast (“to threaten; scold”), Middle English boosten, bosten (“to threaten”). Possible doublet of boast.