boost
🇺🇸
/buːst/
🇬🇧
/buːst/
verb
B2
to make something increase or improve
The new marketing campaign will boost sales next month.
R
to steal something
Someone tried to boost my wallet at the market.
noun
B2
something that helps or encourages
The good news gave her a boost of confidence.
B2
an increase in something
We saw a boost in website visitors after the update.
R
more power in an engine or machine
The car's turbo gives it an extra boost when accelerating.
R
a push up from behind
He gave me a boost to reach the high shelf.
translation
to make something increase or improve; to steal something
something that helps or encourages; an increase in something; more power in an engine or machine; a push up from behind
Word Forms
3rd Present
boosts
Progressive
boosting
Past
boosted
Perfect
boosted
Plural
boosts