26984 words

boost

10 definitions • 23 examples
1
to increase or improve something:

Examples:

The company is looking for ways to boost sales in Asia, its biggest market.
I tried to boost his morale by praising his cooking.
Share prices were boosted by reports of the president's recovery.
2
to give someone a booster vaccine (= a small amount of a substance put into a person's body to protect them from illness, that increases the effect of the same substance that was given some time before):

Examples:

The government mounted a public health campaign urging everyone to get boosted before the winter flu season.
More than half of over 18s in the country have now been boosted against Covid.
3
an occasion when something is improved or increased:

Examples:

The lowering of interest rates will give a much-needed boost to the economy.
Passing my driving test was such a boost to my confidence.
4
to improve or increase something:

Examples:

We took various steps to try to boost sales.
5
to lift someone or something by pushing from below:

Examples:

She boosted the little boy up to see over the fence.
6
an improvement or increase, or an action that causes this:

Examples:

The president’s approval rating got a boost following his speech.
7
a push from below that lifts a person or thing:

Examples:

I need a boost to get over the wall.
8
to increase or improve something:

Examples:

boost exports/sales/trade The lower exchange rate is already boosting exports.
boost confidence/morale He was elected on a platform to create jobs and boost investor confidence.
The effect of these policies would be to encourage spending and boost the economy.
boost sth (by) 20%/50%/100%, etc. The company boosted its dividend nearly 50%.
9
an act or event that increases or improves something:

Examples:

Typically sales jump in the autumn, when they get a boost from the back-to-school and holiday shopping seasons.
The campaign for pension reform received a boost on Friday.
Shares on Wall Street were given a boost by a rally in the US Treasury bond market.
a big/major/huge/significant boost
10
an increase:

Examples:

a boost in sth Motorists who operate diesel-powered vehicles would face a 1.5-cent-a-gallon boost in fuel taxes.
The income boost for the two million lowest paid will not take effect until October.

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