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underpin
verb
To support from below with props or masonry.
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/ˌʌn.dəˈpɪn/ /ˈʌn.dɚˌpɪn/
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verb
To support from below with props or masonry.
“You should underpin the mine roof to prevent further collapse.”
To give support to; to corroborate.
“Public confidence in politicians must underpin our democracy.”
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You should underpin the mine roof to prevent further collapse.
Public confidence in politicians must underpin our democracy.