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support
customer service, as in tech support
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sup·port
(sə-pôrt′)tr.v. sup·port·ed, sup·port·ing, sup·ports
1.
a. To bear the weight of, especially from below; keep from falling, sinking, or slipping: Pillars support the roof.
b. To bear or hold up (an amount of weight): The bridge supports 10 tons.
2.
a. To keep from weakening or failing; give confidence or comfort to: The letter supported him in his grief.
b. To keep from falling in value, as by government purchases: a program to support the price of wheat.
3. To provide for or maintain by supplying with money or necessities: The homeless shelter is supported solely by donations.
4. To furnish corroborating evidence for: New facts supported her story.
5.
a. To aid the cause, policy, or interests of: supported her in her election campaign.
b. To argue in favor of; advocate: supported lower taxes.
c. To have an enthusiastic interest in (a sports team).
6. To endure; tolerate: "At supper there was such a conflux of company that I could scarcely support the tumult" (Samuel Johnson).
7. To act in a secondary or subordinate role to (a leading performer).
8. To offer help or advice regarding (a product or service).
9. Computers To be compatible with (a program): That operating system does not support most new applications.
n.
1.
a. The act of supporting: Our candidate needs your support.
b. The state of being supported: The candidate's support has been overwhelming.
2. One that supports: How many supports does the bridge have?
3. The provision of money or the necessities of life: child support.
4. Help or advice offered to those encountering difficulties with a product or service.
[Middle English supporten, from Old French supporter, from Latin supportāre, to carry : sub-, from below; see sub- + portāre, to carry; see per- in Indo-European roots.]
Synonyms: support, uphold, back1, advocate, champion
These verbs mean to give aid or encouragement to a person or cause. Support is the most general: "the policy of Cromwell, who supported the growing power of France against the declining power of Spain" (William E.H. Lecky).
To uphold is to maintain or affirm, often in the face of a challenge or strong opposition: "The Declaration of Right upheld the principle of hereditary monarchy" (Edmund Burke).
Back suggests material or moral support intended to contribute to or assure success: The important medical research was backed by the federal government. Advocate implies verbal support, often in the form of pleading or arguing: Scientists advocate a reduction in saturated fats in the human diet. To champion is to fight for one that is under attack or is unable to act in its own behalf: "[newspaper writers who] championed the government and defended the system of taxation" (Samuel Chew and Richard D. Altick).
These verbs mean to give aid or encouragement to a person or cause. Support is the most general: "the policy of Cromwell, who supported the growing power of France against the declining power of Spain" (William E.H. Lecky).
To uphold is to maintain or affirm, often in the face of a challenge or strong opposition: "The Declaration of Right upheld the principle of hereditary monarchy" (Edmund Burke).
Back suggests material or moral support intended to contribute to or assure success: The important medical research was backed by the federal government. Advocate implies verbal support, often in the form of pleading or arguing: Scientists advocate a reduction in saturated fats in the human diet. To champion is to fight for one that is under attack or is unable to act in its own behalf: "[newspaper writers who] championed the government and defended the system of taxation" (Samuel Chew and Richard D. Altick).
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support
(səˈpɔːt)vb (tr)
1. to carry the weight of
2. to bear or withstand (pressure, weight, etc)
3. to provide the necessities of life for (a family, person, etc)
4. to tend to establish (a theory, statement, etc) by providing new facts; substantiate
5. (Rhetoric) to speak in favour of (a motion)
6. to give aid or courage to
7. to give approval to (a cause, principle, etc); subscribe to: to support a political candidature.
8. to endure with forbearance: I will no longer support bad behaviour.
9. to give strength to; maintain: to support a business.
10. (Theatre) (tr) (in a concert) to perform earlier than (the main attraction)
11. (Film) films theatre
a. to play a subordinate role to
b. to accompany (the feature) in a film programme
12. (Theatre) films theatre
a. to play a subordinate role to
b. to accompany (the feature) in a film programme
13. (Theatre) to act or perform (a role or character)
n
14. Also (obsolete): supportment the act of supporting or the condition of being supported
15. a thing that bears the weight or part of the weight of a construction
16. a person who or thing that furnishes aid
17. the means of maintenance of a family, person, etc
18. (Theatre) a band or entertainer not topping the bill
19. (Theatre) the support an actor or group of actors playing subordinate roles
20. (General Sporting Terms) med an appliance worn to ease the strain on an injured bodily structure or part
21. (Art Terms) the solid material on which a painting is executed, such as canvas
22. (Medicine) See athletic support
[C14: from Old French supporter, from Latin supportāre to bring, from sub- up + portāre to carry]
supˈportless adj
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sup•port
(səˈpɔrt, -ˈpoʊrt)v.t.
1. to bear or hold up (a load, mass, structure, part, etc.).
2. to sustain or withstand (weight, pressure, strain, etc.) without giving way.
3. to maintain (a person, family, institution, etc.) with the necessities of existence; provide for.
4. to sustain (a person, the spirits, etc.) under trial or affliction.
5. to uphold or advocate (a person, cause, principle, etc.); back.
6. to corroborate (a statement, opinion, etc.).
7. to undergo or endure, esp. patiently; tolerate.
8. to perform with (a leading actor or performer) in a secondary role.
n. 9. an act or instance of supporting.
10. the state of being supported.
11. something that serves as a foundation, prop, brace, or stay.
12. maintenance, as of a person or family, with necessaries, means, or funds.
13. a person or thing that supports, esp. financially.
14. assistance and service provided by a manufacturer, vendor, etc., to customers, esp. over the phone: Many software companies have hotlines for tech support.
15. backup or assistance in combat.
adj. 16. (of hosiery) made with elasticized fibers that exert a degree of tension on the legs, thereby aiding circulation, relieving fatigue, etc.
[1350–1400; < Middle French supporter < Medieval Latin supportāre to endure (Latin: to convey) =sup- sup- + portāre to carry]
sup•port′ive, adj.
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support
1. The action of a force that aids, protects, complements, or sustains another force in accordance with a directive requiring such action.
2. A unit that helps another unit in battle.
3. An element of a command that assists, protects, or supplies other forces in combat. See also close support; direct support; general support; interdepartmental or agency support; international logistic support; inter-Service support; mutual support.
2. A unit that helps another unit in battle.
3. An element of a command that assists, protects, or supplies other forces in combat. See also close support; direct support; general support; interdepartmental or agency support; international logistic support; inter-Service support; mutual support.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
support
If you support someone or support their aims, you agree with their aims and want them to succeed.
Parents support the headteacher and approve of what she is trying to do.
Most voters did not support the war.
If you support a sports team, you want them to win.
He has supported Arsenal all his life.
If you support someone, you provide them with money or the things they need.
He has three children to support.
Be Careful!
Don't use 'support' in any of the following ways:
Be Careful!
Don't use 'support' to say that someone accepts pain or an unpleasant situation. Say that they bear it, put up with it, or tolerate it.
It was painful of course but I bore it.
You have to put up with small inconveniences.
Be Careful!
Don't use 'support' to say that someone allows something that they do not approve of. You say that they put up with it or tolerate it.
I've put up with his bad behaviour for too long.
We will not tolerate bullying in this school.
Be Careful!
If someone does not allow something that they do not approve of, you can also say that they won't stand for it.
I won't stand for any disobedience.
Be Careful!
If you do not like something at all, don't say that you 'can't support' it. Say that you can't bear it or can't stand it.
I can't bear this music.
She can't stand being kept waiting.
See bear
Collins COBUILD English Usage © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 2004, 2011, 2012
support
Past participle: supported
Gerund: supporting
| Imperative |
|---|
| support |
| support |
| Present |
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| I support |
| you support |
| he/she/it supports |
| we support |
| you support |
| they support |
| Preterite |
|---|
| I supported |
| you supported |
| he/she/it supported |
| we supported |
| you supported |
| they supported |
| Present Continuous |
|---|
| I am supporting |
| you are supporting |
| he/she/it is supporting |
| we are supporting |
| you are supporting |
| they are supporting |
| Present Perfect |
|---|
| I have supported |
| you have supported |
| he/she/it has supported |
| we have supported |
| you have supported |
| they have supported |
| Past Continuous |
|---|
| I was supporting |
| you were supporting |
| he/she/it was supporting |
| we were supporting |
| you were supporting |
| they were supporting |
| Past Perfect |
|---|
| I had supported |
| you had supported |
| he/she/it had supported |
| we had supported |
| you had supported |
| they had supported |
| Future |
|---|
| I will support |
| you will support |
| he/she/it will support |
| we will support |
| you will support |
| they will support |
| Future Perfect |
|---|
| I will have supported |
| you will have supported |
| he/she/it will have supported |
| we will have supported |
| you will have supported |
| they will have supported |
| Future Continuous |
|---|
| I will be supporting |
| you will be supporting |
| he/she/it will be supporting |
| we will be supporting |
| you will be supporting |
| they will be supporting |
| Present Perfect Continuous |
|---|
| I have been supporting |
| you have been supporting |
| he/she/it has been supporting |
| we have been supporting |
| you have been supporting |
| they have been supporting |
| Future Perfect Continuous |
|---|
| I will have been supporting |
| you will have been supporting |
| he/she/it will have been supporting |
| we will have been supporting |
| you will have been supporting |
| they will have been supporting |
| Past Perfect Continuous |
|---|
| I had been supporting |
| you had been supporting |
| he/she/it had been supporting |
| we had been supporting |
| you had been supporting |
| they had been supporting |
| Conditional |
|---|
| I would support |
| you would support |
| he/she/it would support |
| we would support |
| you would support |
| they would support |
| Past Conditional |
|---|
| I would have supported |
| you would have supported |
| he/she/it would have supported |
| we would have supported |
| you would have supported |
| they would have supported |
Collins English Verb Tables © HarperCollins Publishers 2011
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Noun 1. [画像:support - the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities]support - the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities; "his support kept the family together"; "they gave him emotional support during difficult times"
activity - any specific behavior; "they avoided all recreational activity"
sustainment, sustentation, upkeep, sustenance, maintenance - the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence; "they were in want of sustenance"; "fishing was their main sustainment"
logistic assistance, logistic support - assistance between and within military commands
2. support - aiding the cause or policy or interests of; "the president no longer has the support of his own party"; "they developed a scheme of mutual support"
assist, assistance, help, aid - the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading"
adherence, adhesion, attachment - faithful support for a cause or political party or religion; "attachment to a formal agenda"; "adherence to a fat-free diet"; "the adhesion of Seville was decisive"
advocacy, protagonism - active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something
sponsorship - the act of sponsoring (either officially or financially)
endorsement, indorsement - the act of endorsing; "a star athlete can make a lot of money from endorsements"
approval, approving, blessing - the formal act of approving; "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"
reassurance - the act of reassuring; restoring someone's confidence
3. support - something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest; "the policy found little public support"; "his faith was all the support he needed"; "the team enjoyed the support of their fans"
influence - a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do; "her wishes had a great influence on his thinking"
backbone, keystone, linchpin, lynchpin, mainstay, anchor - a central cohesive source of support and stability; "faith is his anchor"; "the keystone of campaign reform was the ban on soft money"; "he is the linchpin of this firm"
lifeline - support that enables people to survive or to continue doing something (often by providing an essential connection); "the airlift provided a lifeline for Berlin"; "she offered me a lifeline in my time of grief"
4. [画像:support - a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission]support - a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission; "they called for artillery support"
military operation, operation - activity by a military or naval force (as a maneuver or campaign); "it was a joint operation of the navy and air force"
close support - close-in firing by one unit against an enemy engaged by another unit
armed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine - the military forces of a nation; "their military is the largest in the region"; "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker"
5. support - documentary validation; "his documentation of the results was excellent"; "the strongest support for this view is the work of Jones"
validation, substantiation, proof - the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something
6. [画像:support - the financial means whereby one lives]support - the financial means whereby one lives; "each child was expected to pay for their keep"; "he applied to the state for support"; "he could no longer earn his own livelihood"
resource - available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
amenities, comforts, conveniences, creature comforts - things that make you comfortable and at ease; "all the comforts of home"
maintenance - means of maintenance of a family or group
meal ticket - a source of income or livelihood
subsistence - minimal (or marginal) resources for subsisting; "social security provided only a bare subsistence"
7. support - supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation; "the statue stood on a marble support"
abutment - a masonry support that touches and directly receives thrust or pressure of an arch or bridge
architrave - the lowest part of an entablature; rests immediately on the capitals of the columns
basement - the ground floor facade or interior in Renaissance architecture
buttress, buttressing - a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building
understructure, groundwork, substructure, base, foundation, fundament, foot - lowest support of a structure; "it was built on a base of solid rock"; "he stood at the foot of the tower"
prop - a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling
supporting structure - a structure that serves to support something
8. [画像:support - the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening]support - the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening; "he leaned against the wall for support"
activity - any specific behavior; "they avoided all recreational activity"
dangling, hanging, suspension - the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely); "there was a small ceremony for the hanging of the portrait"
9. [画像:support - a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts]support - a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
part, voice - the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music; "he tried to sing the tenor part"
vamp - an improvised musical accompaniment
10. support - any device that bears the weight of another thing; "there was no place to attach supports for a shelf"
andiron, dog-iron, firedog, dog - metal supports for logs in a fireplace; "the andirons were too hot to touch"
arch support - a support for the arch of the foot
backrest, back - a support that you can lean against while sitting; "the back of the dental chair was adjustable"
backboard - a board used to support the back of someone or something
baluster - one of a number of closely spaced supports for a railing
bar - a horizontal rod that serves as a support for gymnasts as they perform exercises
bearing - a rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily
bearing wall - any wall supporting a floor or the roof of a building
bedpost - any of 4 vertical supports at the corners of a bedstead
bookend - a support placed at the end of a row of books to keep them upright (on a shelf or table)
brace - a support that steadies or strengthens something else; "he wore a brace on his knee"
wall bracket, bracket - a support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf)
bridge - a wooden support that holds the strings up
device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water"
foot - a support resembling a pedal extremity; "one foot of the chair was on the carpet"
handrest - a support for the hand
hanger - anything from which something can be hung
harness - a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)
harp - a pair of curved vertical supports for a lampshade
headstock - the stationary support in a machine or power tool that supports and drives a revolving part (as a chuck or the spindle on a lathe)
leg - one of the supports for a piece of furniture
perch - support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
pier - a support for two adjacent bridge spans
pier - (architecture) a vertical supporting structure (as a portion of wall between two doors or windows)
pillow block - a cast-iron or steel block for supporting a journal or bearing
rest - a support on which things can be put; "the gun was steadied on a special rest"
rib - support resembling the rib of an animal
rocker - a curved support that permits the supported object to rock to and fro
seat - any support where you can sit (especially the part of a chair or bench etc. on which you sit); "he dusted off the seat before sitting down"
shelf - a support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects
spoke, wheel spoke, radius - support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
stair, step - support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway; "he paused on the bottom step"
stirrup, stirrup iron - support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go
gunstock, stock - the handle of a handgun or the butt end of a rifle or shotgun or part of the support of a machine gun or artillery gun; "the rifle had been fitted with a special stock"
structural member - support that is a constituent part of any structure or building
tailstock - support consisting of the movable part of a lathe that slides along the bed in alignment with the headstock and is locked into position to support the free end of the workpiece
football tee, tee - support holding a football on end and above the ground preparatory to the kickoff
undercarriage - framework that serves as a support for the body of a vehicle
yoke - support consisting of a wooden frame across the shoulders that enables a person to carry buckets hanging from each end
11. [画像:support - financial resources provided to make some project possible]support - financial resources provided to make some project possible; "the foundation provided support for the experiment"
resource - available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
Verb 1. [画像:support - give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to]support - give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to; "She supported him during the illness"; "Her children always backed her up"
sponsor - assume responsibility for or leadership of; "The senator announced that he would sponsor the health care plan"
buy at, frequent, patronise, shop at, patronize, shop, sponsor - do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
aid, assist, help - give help or assistance; be of service; "Everyone helped out during the earthquake"; "Can you help me carry this table?"; "She never helps around the house"
encourage, promote, further, boost, advance - contribute to the progress or growth of; "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"
undergird - lend moral support to
2. support - support materially or financially; "he does not support his natural children"; "The scholarship supported me when I was in college"
give - transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody; "I gave her my money"; "can you give me lessons?"; "She gave the children lots of love and tender loving care"
fund - furnish money for; "The government funds basic research in many areas"
bring home the bacon, provide - supply means of subsistence; earn a living; "He provides for his large family by working three jobs"; "Women nowadays not only take care of the household but also bring home the bacon"
see through - support financially through a period of time; "The scholarship saw me through college"; "This money will see me through next month"
3. [画像:support - be behind]support - be behind; approve of; "He plumped for the Labor Party"; "I backed Kennedy in 1960"
4. support - be the physical support of; carry the weight of; "The beam holds up the roof"; "He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam"; "What's holding that mirror?"
scaffold - provide with a scaffold for support; "scaffold the building before painting it"
block - support, secure, or raise with a block; "block a plate for printing"; "block the wheels of a car"
carry - bear or be able to bear the weight, pressure,or responsibility of; "His efforts carried the entire project"; "How many credits is this student carrying?"; "We carry a very large mortgage"
chock - support on chocks; "chock the boat"
pole - support on poles; "pole climbing plants like beans"
bracket - support with brackets; "bracket bookshelves"
underpin - support from beneath
prop, prop up, shore up, shore - support by placing against something solid or rigid; "shore and buttress an old building"
truss - support structurally; "truss the roofs"; "trussed bridges"
brace - support by bracing
5. [画像:support - establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts]support - establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; "his story confirmed my doubts"; "The evidence supports the defendant"
vouch - give supporting evidence; "He vouched his words by his deeds"
verify - confirm the truth of; "Please verify that the doors are closed"; "verify a claim"
shew, show, demonstrate, prove, establish - establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment; "The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound"; "The mathematician showed the validity of the conjecture"
document - support or supply with references; "Can you document your claims?"
validate - prove valid; show or confirm the validity of something
6. support - adopt as a belief; "I subscribe to your view on abortion"
7. [画像:support - support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm]support - support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm; "The stories and claims were born out by the evidence"
8. support - argue or speak in defense of; "She supported the motion to strike"
apologise, rationalize, apologize, rationalise, justify, excuse - defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning; "rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior"; "he rationalized his lack of success"
stick up, stand up - defend against attack or criticism; "He stood up for his friend"; "She stuck up for the teacher who was accused of harassing the student"
uphold - stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
9. support - play a subordinate role to (another performer); "Olivier supported Gielgud beautifully in the second act"
10. support - be a regular customer or client of; "We patronize this store"; "Our sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he could"
keep going, run on - continue uninterrupted; "The disease will run on unchecked"; "The party kept going until 4 A.M."
11. [画像:support - put up with something or somebody unpleasant]support - put up with something or somebody unpleasant; "I cannot bear his constant criticism"; "The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks"; "he learned to tolerate the heat"; "She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage"
live with, swallow, accept - tolerate or accommodate oneself to; "I shall have to accept these unpleasant working conditions"; "I swallowed the insult"; "She has learned to live with her husband's little idiosyncrasies"
hold still for, stand for - tolerate or bear; "I won't stand for this kind of behavior!"
bear up - endure cheerfully; "She bore up under the enormous strain"
take lying down - suffer without protest; suffer or endure passively; "I won't take this insult lying down"
take a joke - listen to a joke at one's own expense; "Can't you take a joke?"
sit out - endure to the end
pay - bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action; "You'll pay for this!"; "She had to pay the penalty for speaking out rashly"; "You'll pay for this opinion later"
countenance, permit, allow, let - consent to, give permission; "She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband"; "I won't let the police search her basement"; "I cannot allow you to see your exam"
suffer - experience (emotional) pain; "Every time her husband gets drunk, she suffers"
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support
verb
1. help, back, champion, second, aid, forward, encourage, defend, promote, take (someone's) part, strengthen, assist, advocate, uphold, side with, go along with, stand up for, espouse, stand behind, hold (someone's) hand, stick up for (informal), succour, buoy up, boost (someone's) morale, take up the cudgels for, be a source of strength to He supported the hardworking people.
help oppose, undermine, hinder, reject, go against, walk away from, hold out against, stab in the back, turn your back on
help oppose, undermine, hinder, reject, go against, walk away from, hold out against, stab in the back, turn your back on
2. provide for, maintain, look after, keep, fund, finance, sustain, foster, take care of, subsidize I have children to support, and a home to be maintained.
provide for live off, sponge off
provide for live off, sponge off
3. bear out, confirm, verify, substantiate, corroborate, document, endorse, attest to, authenticate, lend credence to The evidence does not support the argument.
bear out deny, contradict, refute, challenge
bear out deny, contradict, refute, challenge
noun
1. furtherance, backing, promotion, championship, approval, assistance, encouragement, espousal They are prepared to resort to violence in support of their views.
2. help, protection, comfort, friendship, assistance, blessing, loyalty, patronage, moral support, succour We hope to continue to have her close support and friendship.
help opposition, undermining, rejection, denial
help opposition, undermining, rejection, denial
3. aid, help, benefits, relief, assistance the EC's proposal to cut agricultural support
4. prop, post, foundation, back, lining, stay, shore, brace, pillar, underpinning, stanchion, stiffener, abutment Rats had been gnawing at the supports of the house.
5. supporter, prop, mainstay, tower of strength, second, stay, backer, backbone, comforter Andrew is terrific. He's been such a support to me.
supporter antagonist
supporter antagonist
6. upkeep, maintenance, keep, livelihood, subsistence, sustenance He failed to send child support.
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
support
verb3. To keep from yielding or failing during stress or difficulty:
4. To supply with the necessities of life:
Idiom: take care of.
5. To aid the cause of by approving or favoring:
advocate, back, champion, endorse, get behind, plump for, recommend, side with, stand behind, stand by, uphold.
Idioms: align oneself with, go to bat for, take the part of.
2. An indication of commendation or approval:
3. A means or device that keeps something erect, stable, or secure:
4. The means needed to support life:
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Translations
podporapodporovatpodpěrapodpíratpotvrdit
støtteunderbyggeunderholdbærebevise
abitugi
tukeatukikannattaa
podrškapodržati
alátámaszteltartpártfogolsegélysegítség
halda upp; styîjasjá fyrir, framfleytastoî, undirstaîastuîningur; framfærslastyîja, aîstoîa
支え支える支持支持する支援
지원지원하다
antraeilis
atbalstītatbalstsbalstītbalstsnoturēt
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support
[səˈpɔːt]A. N
1. (for weight)
1.1. (= object) → soporte m
use the stool as a support for your feet → usa el taburete como soporte para los pies
steel supports → soportes mpl de acero
use the stool as a support for your feet → usa el taburete como soporte para los pies
steel supports → soportes mpl de acero
2. (fig)
2.1. (= help) → apoyo m
I've had a lot of support from my family → mi familia me ha apoyado mucho or me ha dado mucho apoyo
she was a real support to her mother → fue un verdadero apoyo para su madre
to give sb support → dar apoyo a algn, apoyar a algn
moral support → apoyo moral
I've had a lot of support from my family → mi familia me ha apoyado mucho or me ha dado mucho apoyo
she was a real support to her mother → fue un verdadero apoyo para su madre
to give sb support → dar apoyo a algn, apoyar a algn
moral support → apoyo moral
2.2. (= backing) → apoyo m
he has given his support to the reform programme → ha apoyado or respaldado el programa de reforma, ha dado su apoyo or respaldo al programa de reforma
do I have I your support in this? → ¿puedo contar con tu apoyo para esto?
our support comes from the workers → los que nos apoyan son los obreros
their capacity to act in support of their political objectives → su capacidad de actuar en pos de sus objetivos políticos
a campaign in support of these aims → una campaña en apoyo de estos objetivos
he spoke in support of the motion → habló en apoyo de la moción
popular support → apoyo m popular
he has given his support to the reform programme → ha apoyado or respaldado el programa de reforma, ha dado su apoyo or respaldo al programa de reforma
do I have I your support in this? → ¿puedo contar con tu apoyo para esto?
our support comes from the workers → los que nos apoyan son los obreros
their capacity to act in support of their political objectives → su capacidad de actuar en pos de sus objetivos políticos
a campaign in support of these aims → una campaña en apoyo de estos objetivos
he spoke in support of the motion → habló en apoyo de la moción
popular support → apoyo m popular
2.3. (financial) → ayuda f, respaldo m
financial support → ayuda f económica, respaldo m económico
they depend on him for financial support → económicamente dependen de él
with Government support → con la ayuda del Gobierno, respaldado por el Gobierno
a man with no visible means of support → un hombre sin una fuente de ingresos aparente
financial support → ayuda f económica, respaldo m económico
they depend on him for financial support → económicamente dependen de él
with Government support → con la ayuda del Gobierno, respaldado por el Gobierno
a man with no visible means of support → un hombre sin una fuente de ingresos aparente
2.4. (esp Comm) (= backup) → servicio m de asistencia (al cliente)
after-sales support → servicio m posventa, asistencia f posventa
technical support → servicio m de asistencia técnica
after-sales support → servicio m posventa, asistencia f posventa
technical support → servicio m de asistencia técnica
2.6. (= evidence) history offers some support for this view → la historia respalda en cierta medida esta opinión
scholars have found little support for this interpretation → los académicos han encontrado pocas pruebas que apoyen or respalden esta interpretación
in support of this argument he states that → para apoyar or respaldar este argumento aduce que ...
evidence in support of a particular theory → pruebas que confirman una determinada teoría
scholars have found little support for this interpretation → los académicos han encontrado pocas pruebas que apoyen or respalden esta interpretación
in support of this argument he states that → para apoyar or respaldar este argumento aduce que ...
evidence in support of a particular theory → pruebas que confirman una determinada teoría
B. VT
1. (= hold up) → sostener
his knees wouldn't support him any more → sus rodillas ya no lo sostenían
that chair won't support your weight → esa silla no resistirá or aguantará tu peso
raise your upper body off the ground, supporting your weight on your arms → apoyándose en los brazos levante el tronco del suelo
to support o.s. (physically) → apoyarse (on en)
his knees wouldn't support him any more → sus rodillas ya no lo sostenían
that chair won't support your weight → esa silla no resistirá or aguantará tu peso
raise your upper body off the ground, supporting your weight on your arms → apoyándose en los brazos levante el tronco del suelo
to support o.s. (physically) → apoyarse (on en)
2. (= help)
2.1. (emotionally) → apoyar
3. (= back) [+ proposal, project, person] → apoyar
his colleagues refused to support him → sus colegas se negaron a apoyarlo
his colleagues refused to support him → sus colegas se negaron a apoyarlo
4. (Sport) [+ team] who do you support? → ¿de qué equipo eres (hincha)?
Tim supports Manchester United → Tim es hincha de Manchester United
come and support your team! → ¡ven a animar a tu equipo!
Tim supports Manchester United → Tim es hincha de Manchester United
come and support your team! → ¡ven a animar a tu equipo!
6. (= sustain) an environment capable of supporting human life → un medio en que existen las condiciones necesarias para que se desarrolle la vida humana
land so poor that it cannot support a small family → un terreno tan poco fértil que no puede sustentar a una familia pequeña
land so poor that it cannot support a small family → un terreno tan poco fértil que no puede sustentar a una familia pequeña
7. (frm) (= tolerate) → tolerar
C. CPD support band N (Mus) → teloneros mpl
support group N → grupo m de apoyo
a support group for victims of crime → un grupo de apoyo or una asociación de ayuda a las víctimas de la delincuencia
support hose N → medias fpl de compresión graduada
support network N → red f de apoyo
support ship N → barco m de apoyo
support stocking N → media f de compresión graduada
support tights NPL → medias fpl de compresión (graduada)
support troops NPL → tropas fpl de apoyo
support group N → grupo m de apoyo
a support group for victims of crime → un grupo de apoyo or una asociación de ayuda a las víctimas de la delincuencia
support hose N → medias fpl de compresión graduada
support network N → red f de apoyo
support ship N → barco m de apoyo
support stocking N → media f de compresión graduada
support tights NPL → medias fpl de compresión (graduada)
support troops NPL → tropas fpl de apoyo
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support
[səˈpɔːrt] n
(for movement, party, candidate) → soutien m
They had failed to mobilize trade union support → Ils n'avaient pas réussi à mobiliser le soutien des syndicats.
in support of → en soutien à
They had failed to mobilize trade union support → Ils n'avaient pas réussi à mobiliser le soutien des syndicats.
in support of → en soutien à
(= object that supports) → support m
(also support act) (= band, singer) → première partie f, vedette f américaine
vt
(= bear the weight of) [+ object, person] → soutenir
to support o.s. (physically) → se maintenir debout
to support o.s. (physically) → se maintenir debout
(= back) [+ person, party, movement, union, cause] → soutenir ; [+ proposal, ban, measures] → soutenir
My mum has always supported me → Ma mère m'a toujours soutenu.
My mum has always supported me → Ma mère m'a toujours soutenu.
(financially) [+ family, children] → subvenir aux besoins de
She had to support five children on her own → Elle a dû subvenir toute seule aux besoins de cinq enfants.
to have sb to support → avoir qn à charge
He has a wife and three children to support → Il a une femme et trois enfants à charge.
to support o.s. (financially) → gagner sa vie
She had to support five children on her own → Elle a dû subvenir toute seule aux besoins de cinq enfants.
to have sb to support → avoir qn à charge
He has a wife and three children to support → Il a une femme et trois enfants à charge.
to support o.s. (financially) → gagner sa vie
(SPORT) [+ team] → être supporteur/trice de
What team do you support? → Tu es supporteur de quelle équipe?
What team do you support? → Tu es supporteur de quelle équipe?
(= substantiate) [+ theory, statement] → appuyer support band n (= rock group) → groupe m en vedette américaine
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support
n
(lit) → Stütze f; to give support to somebody/something → jdn/etw stützen ; the ceiling will need some kind of support → die Decke muss irgendwie abgestützt werden ; the bridge supports → die Stützpfeiler pl → der Brücke ; to lean on somebody for support → sich auf jdn stützen
(fig, no pl: = moral, financial backing) → Unterstützung f; (= person) → Stütze f; (Comput etc) → Support m; in support of → zur Unterstützung (+gen); in support of an allegation → zur Untermauerung or Stützung einer Behauptung ; to speak in support of somebody/something → etw/jdn unterstützen ; to depend on somebody for financial support → auf jds finanzielle Unterstützung angewiesen sein; our support comes from the workers → wir stützen uns auf die Arbeiterschaft
attr (Mil etc) → Hilfs-
vt
(lit) → stützen ; (= bear the weight of) → tragen ; it is supported on 4 columns → es wird von 4 Säulen getragen or gestützt
(fig) → unterstützen (also Comput); plan, motion, sb’s application → befürworten, unterstützen ; party, cause → eintreten für, unterstützen ; (= give moral support to) → beistehen (+dat), → Rückhalt geben (+dat); (= corroborate) claim, theory → erhärten, untermauern ; (financially) family → unterhalten ; party, orchestra → finanziell unterstützen ; he supports Arsenal → er ist Arsenal-Anhänger m; which team do you support? → für welche Mannschaft bist du?; without his family to support him → ohne die Unterstützung seiner Familie ; Burton and Taylor, supported by X and Y → Burton und Taylor, mit X und Y in den Nebenrollen ; his parents supported him through university → seine Eltern haben ihn während seines Studiums finanziell unterstützt
vr (physically) → sich stützen (→ on auf +acc); (financially) → seinen Unterhalt (selbst) bestreiten
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support
[səˈpɔːt]1. n (gen) → sostegno, appoggio ; (object) → sostegno, supporto
she was a great support to me → mi è stata di grande conforto
moral support → aiuto morale
he has no visible means of support → non è ben chiaro come si mantenga
to speak in support of a candidate → parlare a favore di un candidato
to lean on sb for support (also) (fig) → appoggiarsi a qn
they stopped work in support (of) → hanno interrotto l'attività lavorativa per solidarietà (con)
our support comes from the workers → sono gli operai ad appoggiarci
there's a great deal of support for his views → le sue opinioni sono ampiamente condivise
she was a great support to me → mi è stata di grande conforto
moral support → aiuto morale
he has no visible means of support → non è ben chiaro come si mantenga
to speak in support of a candidate → parlare a favore di un candidato
to lean on sb for support (also) (fig) → appoggiarsi a qn
they stopped work in support (of) → hanno interrotto l'attività lavorativa per solidarietà (con)
our support comes from the workers → sono gli operai ad appoggiarci
there's a great deal of support for his views → le sue opinioni sono ampiamente condivise
2. vt (gen) → sostenere, sorreggere (fig) (person, emotionally) → sostenere ; (financially) → mantenere ; (proposal, project) → appoggiare (Sport) (team) → tifare per; (corroborate, evidence) → confermare, convalidare
to support o.s. (financially) → mantenersi
all that is necessary to support life → tutto ciò che rende possibile l'esistenza di una forma di vita
to support o.s. (financially) → mantenersi
all that is necessary to support life → tutto ciò che rende possibile l'esistenza di una forma di vita
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support
(səˈpoːt) verb1. to bear the weight of, or hold upright, in place etc. That chair won't support him / his weight; He limped home, supported by a friend on either side of him. ondersteun, help يَسْنِد، يَحْمِل (из)държа(м) apoiar podpírat tragen bære; støtte υποβαστάζω, στηρίζω aguantar, sostener kandma, toetama تحمل كردن kannatella porter, soutenir לָשֵׂאת सहारा देना, संभालना, थाम रखना podupirati (meg)tart menunjang halda upp; styðja (við) sostenere 支える (무게를) 지지하다 išlaikyti, palaikyti, paremti []balstīt; noturēt menyokong dragen, steunen støtte, holde, bære udźwignąć, podtrzymać تحمل کول apoiar a susţine, a sprijini выдерживать; поддерживать uniesť; podoprieť prenesti; podpreti pridržati stötta, stödja, bära upp ค้ํา desteklemek, çekmek 支撐 підтримувати; сприяти سنبھالے رکھنا، سہارا دینا chịu, chống, đỡ 支撑
2. to give help, or approval to. He has always supported our cause; His family supported him in his decision. ondersteun, bystaan يَدْعَم، يُسانِد، يُؤَيِّد подпомагам apoiar podporovat unterstützen støtte στηρίζω, βοηθώ apoyar, secundar, respaldar toetama حمايت كردن tukea soutenir לִתמוֹך सहायता देना, सहारा देना podržavati, pružiti podršku támogat mendukung styðja, aðstoða sostenere, appoggiare 支持する (~을) 지지하다 remti atbalstīt menyokong steunen gi støtte til popierać, zachęcać حمایت یا ملاتړ کول apoiar a susţine оказывать поддержку podporovať podpreti podržati stötta, stödja, backa upp สนับสนุน desteklemek, arka olmak/çıkmak 支援 допомагати; підтримувати مدد کرنا truyền sức mạnh, khuyến khích 支持,支援
3. to provide evidence for the truth of. New discoveries have been made that support his theory; The second witness supported the statement of the first one. ondersteun يُعَزِّز، يُؤَيِّد подкрепям confirmar podepřít, potvrdit erhärten bevise; underbygge επαληθεύω, επιβεβαιώνω corroborar, confirmar kinnitama وفادار ماندن tukea corroborer, confirmer לִתמוֹך प्रोत्साहित करना, बल प्रदान करना potvrditi, poduprijeti alátámaszt mendukung styðja, styrkja confermare 証拠だてる 입증하다 paremti pierādīt menyokong ondersteunen støtte, underbygge potwierdzać وفادار اوسیدل confirmar a corobora, a confirma подтверждать podporiť, potvrdiť podpreti podržati stödja, bekräfta ยืนยัน doğrulamak 證實 підкріпляти; підтверджувати تصدیق کرنا xác minh, xác nhận 证实
4. to supply with the means of living. He has a wife and four children to support. ondersteun, versorg يُعيل издържам sustentar živit unterhalten forsørge συντηρώ, τρέφω mantener elatama تامين كردن elättää subvenir aux besoins de לְפַרנֵס साबित कर देना, सिद्ध करना, प्रमाणित करना uzdržavati eltart menanggung sjá fyrir, framfleyta mantenere 扶養する 부양하다 išlaikyti uzturēt menyara onderhouden forsørge utrzymywać تامین کول sustentar a creşte содержать živiť vzdrževati izdržavati försörja เลี้ยงดู bakmak, geçindirmek 供養 допомагати (матеріально); утримувати ضروریات زندگی مہیا کرنا chu cấp 供养
noun1. the act of supporting or state of being supported. That type of shoe doesn't give the foot much support; The plan was cancelled because of lack of support; Her job is the family's only means of support; I would like to say a word or two in support of his proposal. ondersteuning دَعْم، تأييد финансова помощ apoio opora; podpora; obživa die Unterstützung støtte; underhold στήριξη apoyo, soporte tugi, toetus حمايت؛نگهداري tuki soutien, appui תמיכה आधार, सहारा potpora, podupiranje támogatás dukungan stuðningur; framfærsla supporto, sostegno, appoggio 支持 지지 atrama, parama, pritarimas []balsts menyokong steun støtte; underhold utrzymanie, poparcie حمایت ، ملاتړ، ساتنه apoio sprijin, susţinere поддержка; средства к существованию podpora; obživa podpora podrška stöd, försörjning การช่วยเหลือ; การสนับสนุน destek, destekleme 支援,幫助 підтримка; опора حمایت، سہارا sự chống đỡ, sự được chống đỡ 支持,帮助
2. something that supports. One of the supports of the bridge collapsed. steun سِناد، دِعامَه، رَكيزَه подпора suporte podpěra die Stütze (bro-)pille στήριγμα, στυλοβάτης soporte tugi حامي tuki support תוֹמֵך भरण पोषण करने वाला nosač, potporanj tartó penopang stoð, undirstaða supporto 支え 지지하는 것 atrama balsts sokongan stut stolpe, støtte podpora حمایت کوونکی suporte suport опора podpera podpornik podrška stötta สิ่งค้ํา destek, payanda 支柱 підставка; підпірка سہارا دینے والی کوءی چیز vật chống, cột chống 支柱
supˈporter noun a person who helps or supports (a person, cause, team etc). a crowd of football supporters. ondersteun مُؤَيِّد، نَصير، مُسانِد поддръжник apoiante přívrženec; pomocník der/die Anhänger(in) støtte; tilhænger υποστηρικτής defensor, partidario; seguidor toetaja, poolehoidja پشتيبان kannattaja partisan/-ane תוֹמֵך आधार, थूनी, पोषक, समर्थक, हिमायती zagovaratelj, pristaša támogató pendukung stuðningsmaður sostenitore, tifoso 支持者 지지자 rėmėjas atbalstītājs penyokong supporter tilhenger; supporter stronnik, kibic ملاتړکوونکی apoiante suporter сторонник; болельщик priaznivec privrženec podržavalac anhängare, supporter ผู้สนับสนุน taraftar 支持者 прибічник, прихильник سہارا دینے والا người ủng hộ 支持者
supˈporting adjective (of an actor, rôle etc) secondary to the leading actor, rôle etc. He has had many supporting rôles; a supporting cast. ondersteunend مُؤَيِّد، مُسانِد، مُساعِد поддържащ secundário herec, -čka ve vedlejší roli, vedlejší role Neben-... birolle; birolle- δεύτερος ρόλος secundario kõrval- هنرپيشه دوم sivu- secondaire, de soutien שַׂחקָן בְּתַפקִיד מִשנִי समर्थन करना, थामे रखना sporedni mellék- pembantu aukaleikari/-leikarar secondario 助演の 조연의 antraeilis otrā plāna- (loma u.tml.) pembantu bij- bi- drugorzędny, pomocniczy دوهم هنر پیشه secundário secundar, de sprijin вспомогательный vedľajší stranski sporedni bi- ซึ่งเป็นตัวประกอบ yardımcı, ikinci derecede 配角 допоміжний; додатковий معاون اداکار có tầm quan trọng thứ yếu, phụ 配角
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support
→ دَعْم , يَدْعَمُ podpora, podporovat støtte unterstützen , Unterstützung υποστηρίζω , υποστήριξη apoyar , apoyo tukea, tuki soutenir , soutien podrška, podržati sostenere , supporto 支え, 支える 지원, 지원하다 ondersteunen , ondersteuning støtte poparcie , poprzeć apoiar , apoio поддерживать , поддержка stöd, stödja การสนับสนุน, สนับสนุน destek , desteklemek sự ủng hộ, ủng hộ 支持Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
sup·port
n. soporte, sostén.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
- Are there support railings in the bathroom? → هَلْ يوجَدُ دَرابْزون لِلِاسْتِنادِ عَلَيْهِ في دَوْرَةِ الـمِياهِ؟ → Jsou v koupelně bezpečnostní madla? → Er der armstøtter på badeværelset? → Gibt es im Badezimmer Haltegriffe? → Υπάρχουν μπάρες στήριξης στο μπάνιο; → ¿Hay barras de sujeción en el baño? → Onko kylpyhuoneessa tukikaiteet? → Il y a des barres de soutien dans la salle de bain ? → Postoje li rukohvati u kupaonici? → Ci sono delle barre di sostegno nel bagno? → バスルームに介助の手すりはありますか? → 욕실에 장애인용 손잡이가 있나요? → Zijn er steunbalken in de badkamer? → Er det støttehåndtak på badet? → Czy w łazience są poręcze dla niepełnosprawnych? → Tem barras de apoio no banheiro? → В ванной комнате имеются вспомогательные поручни? → Finns det stödhandtag i badrummet? → มีราวช่วยพยุงในห้องน้ําไหม? → Banyoda tutunma rayı var mı? → Có thanh vịn trong nhà tắm không? → 卫生间里有扶手吗?
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support
n (physical) soporte m; (social) apoyo; advanced cardiac life — (ACLS) soporte vital cardíaco avanzado; arch — plantilla; basic life — (BLS) soporte vital básico; life — soporte vital, uso de tecnología sofisticada para mantener vivo a un paciente crítico; moral — apoyo moral; nutritional — soporte nutricional; — group grupo de apoyo; vt sostener, soportar; (social sense) apoyarEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.