support

A2
Pronunciation
/səˈpɔːt/
/səˈpɔɹt/
Noun
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

(sometimes attributive) Something which supports.

Example Sentences
  • Don't move that beam! It's a support for the whole platform.
2 Definition

Financial or other help.

Example Sentences
  • The government provides support to the arts in several ways.
3 Definition

Answers to questions and resolution of problems regarding something sold.

Example Sentences
  • Sure they sell the product, but do they provide support?
4 Definition

In relation to a function, the set of points where the function is not zero, or the closure of that set.

5 Definition

(fuzzy set theory) A set whose elements are at least partially included in a given fuzzy set (i.e., whose grade of membership in that fuzzy set is strictly greater than zero).

Example Sentences
  • If the membership function of a fuzzy set is continuous, then that fuzzy set's support is an open set.
6 Definition

Evidence.

Example Sentences
  • The new research provides further support for our theory.
7 Definition

Compatibility and functionality for a given product or feature.

Example Sentences
  • This game has no mouse support.
8 Definition

An actor playing a subordinate part with a star.

9 Definition

An accompaniment in music.

10 Definition

(structural analysis) Horizontal, vertical or rotational support of structures: movable, hinged, fixed.

11 Definition

A position in which a gymnast is holding their body above the rings (or high bar, parallel bars...) usually with straight arms.

Verb
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

To keep from falling.

Example Sentences
  • Don’t move that beam! It supports the whole platform.
2 Definition

To answer questions and resolve problems regarding something sold.

Example Sentences
  • Sure they sell the product, but do they support it?
3 Definition

To back a cause, party, etc., mentally or with concrete aid.

Example Sentences
  • I support France in the World Cup.
4 Definition

To help, particularly financially.

Example Sentences
  • The government supports the arts in several ways.
5 Definition

To verify; to make good; to substantiate; to establish; to sustain.

Example Sentences
  • The evidence will not support the statements or allegations.
6 Definition

To serve, as in a customer-oriented mindset; to give support to.

Example Sentences
  • I don't make decisions, but I support those who do.
7 Definition

To be designed (said of machinery, electronics, or computers, or their parts, accessories, peripherals, or programming) to function compatibly with or provide the capacity for.

Example Sentences
  • Early personal computers did not support voice-recognition hardware or software.
8 Definition

To be accountable for, or involved with, but not responsible for.

Example Sentences
  • I support the administrative activities of the executive branch of the organization.
9 Definition

To endure without being overcome; bear; undergo; to tolerate.

10 Definition

To assume and carry successfully, as the part of an actor; to represent or act; to sustain.

Example Sentences
  • to support the character of King Lear