fortify

2 definitions • 7 examples

to make something stronger, especially in order to protect it:

a fortified town

fortify something with something They hurriedly fortified the village with barricades of carts.

The argument had fortified her resolve to prove she was right.

fortify yourself with something He fortified himself with a drink and a sandwich before driving on.

fortified with a fruit drink fortified with vitamin C (= with vitamin C added)

to strengthen something, esp. in order to protect it:

Property owners have to fortify their oceanfront homes against weather damage.

These reforms are aimed at fortifying the political system.