underpin
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/ˌʌndərˈpɪn/
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/ˌʌndəˈpɪn/
To provide a strong foundation or support for something.
The strong foundation underpins the stability of the building.
견고한 기초가 건물의 안정성을 지탱합니다.
To strengthen a wall by adding support underneath it.
The engineers underpinned the old wall with steel beams to prevent it from collapsing.
공학자들은 낡은 벽을 강철 빔으로 강화하여 무너지지 않도록 했습니다.