Shore up

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verb

To support or improve an object or system that is not working well.

The government is trying to shore up the economy.
Visual representation of "shore up" - To support or improve an object or system that is not working well.

Often appears as...

  • shore up the economy
  • shore up the defenses
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Economic Context

Used to describe actions taken to stabilize or improve economic conditions or systems.

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Analysts recommend that central banks shore up financial markets during a crisis.
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Metaphorical Use

Figuratively implies adding necessary support to something weaker or failing.

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The new manager was brought in to shore up the team's morale.
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Implies Urgency

Often suggests an immediate need to address a critical or weakening situation.

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To prevent the company from bankruptcy, investors shored up its capital.
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