underpin
Pronunciation
  • (British) IPA: /ˌʌn.dəˈpɪn/
  • (America) IPA: /ˌʌn.dɚˈpɪn/, /ˈʌn.dɚˌpɪn/
Verb

underpin (underpins, present participle underpinning; past and past participle underpinned)

  1. (transitive) To support from below with props or masonry.
    You should underpin the mine roof to prevent further collapse.
  2. (transitive, figuratively) To give support to; to corroborate.
    Public confidence in politicians must underpin our democracy.
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