shore

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ʃɔː/

transitive

Japanese Meaning

～を支える、補強する / ～を支援する、強化する

The engineers had to shore the old bridge to prevent further collapse while repairs were planned.

修理が計画されている間、技術者たちはさらなる崩壊を防ぐために古い橋を補強しなければならなかった。

Sense（1）

Not followed by up: to provide (something) with support.

Sense（2）

Usually followed by up: to reinforce (something at risk of failure).

My family shored me up after I failed the GED.

shores

（ present singular third-person ）

shoring

（ participle present ）

shored

（ participle past ）

shored

（ past ）