underpin
/AH1 N D ER0 P IH0 N/verb
- 1
To support from below with props or masonry.
“You should underpin the mine roof to prevent further collapse.”
- 2
To give support to; to corroborate.
“Public confidence in politicians must underpin our democracy.”
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