[buːst], (Verb)

Definitions:
- help or encourage (something) to increase or improve
(e.g: a range of measures to boost tourism)

- push from below
(e.g: Andy boosted him up high enough to reach the keys)

- steal (something)
(e.g: he'd had his wallet boosted in a bar)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 19th century (originally US, in boost): of unknown origin

[buːst], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a source of help or encouragement leading to increase or improvement
(e.g: the cut in interest rates will give a further boost to the economy)

- a push from below


Phrases:

Origin:
early 19th century (originally US, in boost): of unknown origin