verbπShareTo lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up."My dad was boosting me so I could reach the high shelf. "actionenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(by extension) To help or encourage (something) to increase or improve; to assist in overcoming obstacles."This campaign will boost your chances of winning the election."aidachievementbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo steal."He got caught boosting CDs from the music store. "policepropertyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo jump-start a vehicle by using cables to connect the battery in a running vehicle to the battery in a vehicle that won't start."My dad was boosting my car's battery with his truck so I could get to work on time. "vehicleenergymachinetechnicalelectricaidChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give a booster shot to."The nurse is boosting children with their annual flu shots to protect them from the virus this winter. "medicinevirusChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo amplify; to signal boost."The coach is boosting the team's morale before the big game by giving them an encouraging speech. "communicationtechnologymediainternetsignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act or process by which something is boosted."The politician promised a significant boosting of the local economy through new jobs. "processactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading