boosting
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.making something better, stronger, or more successful.
v.the act of increasing, augmenting, or improving the performance or status of something.
Simple“The company is boosting its advertising budget to attract more customers this summer.”
In context“By boosting the signal strength across the rural network, the provider significantly reduced the number of dropped calls during peak hours.”
UsageOften used with abstract nouns like 'morale', 'confidence', or 'economy'.
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the process of giving something a push or an increase.
n.the action or process of providing an increase or improvement.
Simple“The boosting of the minimum wage helped many families pay their bills.”
In context“The systematic boosting of the brand's social media presence led to a measurable rise in organic web traffic over the fiscal quarter.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
n.stealing goods from a store to sell them later.
n.the act of stealing retail merchandise, often for the purpose of resale.
Simple“He got caught boosting clothes from the mall and had to talk to the police.”
In context“The security team was specifically trained to identify professional boosting operations that targeted high-end designer boutiques.”
Teacher's tipThis is a specific American slang term; in most everyday contexts, 'shoplifting' is the standard term used by learners.
Synonyms
“LIV's format has been based on boosting entertainment within golf, yet the Indianapolis event will no longer feature its weekend live music sets.”
“When governments change the rules and stop boosting investors, housing costs go down.”