Associations to the word «Boost»

BOOST, noun. A push from behind, as to one who is endeavoring to climb; help.

BOOST, noun. (automotive engineering) A positive intake manifold pressure in cars with turbochargers or superchargers.

BOOST, verb. (transitive) To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up.

BOOST, verb. (transitive) (by extension) To help or encourage (something) to increase or improve; to assist in overcoming obstacles.

BOOST, verb. (slang) (transitive) To steal.

BOOST, verb. (Canada) (transitive) To jump-start a vehicle by using cables to connect the battery in a running vehicle to the battery in a vehicle that won't start.

BOOST, noun. The act of giving hope or support to someone.

BOOST, noun. An increase in cost; "they asked for a 10% rise in rates".

BOOST, noun. The act of giving a push; "he gave her a boost over the fence".

BOOST, verb. Increase; "The landlord hiked up the rents".

BOOST, verb. Give a boost to; be beneficial to; "The tax cut will boost the economy".

BOOST, verb. Contribute to the progress or growth of; "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom".

BOOST, verb. Increase or raise; "boost the voltage in an electrical circuit".

BOOST, verb. Push or shove upward, as if from below or behind; "The singer had to be boosted onto the stage by a special contraption".