[
US
/ˈbust/
]
[ UK /bˈuːst/ ]
[ UK /bˈuːst/ ]
VERB
-
give a boost to; be beneficial to
The tax cut will boost the economy -
contribute to the progress or growth of
I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom -
push or shove upward, as if from below or behind
The singer had to be boosted onto the stage by a special contraption -
increase or raise
boost the voltage in an electrical circuit -
increase
The landlord hiked up the rents
NOUN
-
the act of giving a push
he gave her a boost over the fence -
an increase in cost
they asked for a 10% rise in rates - the act of giving hope or support to someone
How To Use boost In A Sentence
- This would allow them to absorb more carbon dioxide and boost yields. The Sun
- This would allow them to absorb more carbon dioxide and boost yields. The Sun
- The trend toward à la carte pricing - once the hallmark of no-frills, low-cost carriers - has in recent years been adopted by the legacy airlines, and will likely continue in 2009, as carriers try to boost what they call ancillary revenue. Latest News
- They take up little space and give a real boost to summer and autumn colour. Times, Sunday Times
- A higher intake was found to boost the chances of survival in 500,000 patients by up to 20 per cent. The Sun
- He has been using every opportunity to boost his credibility as a budget cutter.
- Boost your natural immunity with foods that are rich in Vitamin C.
- Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) would make a decision on whether to boost output to calm minister said on Tuesday he sees no push by OPEC members to raise oil output to counter a spike in prices to 18-month highs. WN.com - Business News
- Yes the win in Riesa was pleasing as I was wearing a normal costume and was unrested, unshaved and untapered so that's always a confidence boost
- The move comes as the telephone company implements a plan to trim billions of dollars in expenses and to boost earnings.
