boost

boost1 [ bust ] verb transitive **

▸ 1 help something improve etc.

▸ 2 make someone feel positive

▸ 3 lift someone up

▸ 4 advertise

▸ 5 steal

1. ) to help something to increase, improve, or become more successful:

Their share price climbed again today, boosted by rising sales.

a drug that boosts serotonin levels in the body

an attempt to boost the governor's popularity

2. ) to make someone feel more positive or more confident:

boost morale/confidence: The change of management has boosted morale throughout the company.

3. ) boost or boost up to lift someone up, so that they can reach something that is high up

4. ) to try to make people want to buy a product, visit a place, etc., by talking about it publicly in a very positive way:

She never misses an opportunity to boost her home town.

5. ) AMERICAN SPOKEN to steal something:

Billy got caught boosting video games.

boost

boost 2 [ bust ] noun count usually singular **

1. ) an action or event that helps something to increase, improve, or become more successful:

The festival has been a major boost for the local economy.

a ) an increase in the amount of something:

boost in: They are calling for a boost in the minimum wage.

2. ) something that helps you to feel more positive or more confident:

give someone a boost: Getting the job gave him a terrific boost.

boost for: Victory tomorrow would be a much-needed boost for the college team.

give someone a boost (up)

to lift someone up, so that they can reach something that is high up