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| Back | noun, verbBrE /prɒp/NAmE /prɑːp/ noun 1 a piece of wood, metal, etc. used to support sth or keep it in positionRescuers used props to stop the roof of the tunnel collapsing. a pit prop (= one used in a coal mine) 2 a person or thing that gives help or support to sb/sth that is weakAfter being the emotional prop he needed for so long, she dared not leave him. 3 [usually plural] a small object used by actors during the performance of a play or in a film/movieHe is responsible for all the stage props and lighting. 4 (also ˈprop forward) (in rugby) a player on either side of the front row of a scrumgive props to sb (informal) used to say that people should appreciate what sb has done because it is goodI gotta give props to the bass player. Please give props to the researchers for all their work. Props here means ‘proper respect or recognition’. verb (-pp-)to support an object by leaning it against sth, or putting sth under it etc; to support a person in the same way~ sth/sb/yourself (up) (against sth)He propped his bike against the wall. She propped herself up on one elbow. He lay propped against the pillows.~ sth + adj. The door was propped open. ˌprop sthˈup 1 to prevent sth from falling by putting sth under it to support it shore upThey had to prop up the tree with long poles under the branches. 2 (often disapproving) to help sth that is having difficultiesThe government was accused of propping up declining industries. |
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