boost
gb/bˈust/ us/bˈust/
B1
Englanti
~ 4900
növel, fellendít, javít, lökés, lendület, lenyúl, elemel, ellop
VERBI
B1
1
Käyttömalli:
to boost [something]
The company launched a new ad campaign to boost sales.
A vállalat új reklámkampányt indított az eladások növelésére.
A good night’s sleep can boost your energy levels.
Egy kiadós éjszakai alvás növelheti az energiaszintedet.
The coach gave a speech to boost the team’s morale.
Adding fertilizer will boost the growth of the plants.
Regular exercise can boost your immune system.
Oppijaesimerkit
I drink coffee to boost my energy.
Kávét iszom, hogy növeljem az energiaszintemet.
They made a plan to boost sales.
Tervet készítettek az eladások növelésére.
The teacher tried to boost our confidence.
We need to boost the speed of the internet.
Music can boost my mood.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'boost' with 'boast'. 'Boost' means to increase, while 'boast' means to talk with pride about something.
Merkitys
Increase or improve something
Kollokaatiot
boost sales
|boost confidence
|boost performance
|boost energy
|boost morale
Synonyymit
increase (A general term for making something larger in amount or number; 'boost' often implies a quick or intentional increase.)
Antonyymit
reduce (Means to make something smaller or less; opposite of increasing or improving.)
Teemat
business
|technology
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|work
Määritelmä
To make something bigger, better, or stronger.
To make something grow stronger, better, or more effective.
SUBSTANTIIVI
B1
2
Winning the award gave her a big boost in confidence.
A díj elnyerése nagy lökést adott az önbizalmának.
The new funding is a welcome boost for the project.
Az új finanszírozás örvendetes lendületet ad a projektnek.
Tourism received a boost after the new airport opened.
His kind words were a real boost to my morale.
Oppijaesimerkit
The gift was a big boost to my mood.
Az ajándék nagyon feldobta a hangulatomat.
The new job gave him a boost in confidence.
Az új állás nagy lökést adott az önbizalmának.
This medicine gives a boost to your health.
The bonus was a nice boost for us.
Merkitys
An increase or improvement
Kollokaatiot
a big boost
|a morale boost
|a confidence boost
|a sales boost
Synonyymit
increase (A general rise in amount; 'boost' often implies a helpful or needed increase.)
Antonyymit
decline (A decrease or worsening of something.)
Teemat
business
|daily life
|sports
|core_vocabulary
|work
Määritelmä
Something that helps make something better or stronger.
An act or event that makes something better, stronger, or greater.
VERBI
C1
INFORMAL
3
Käyttömalli:
to boost [something] from [place]
He was caught trying to boost a pair of sneakers from the shop.
Rajtakapták, miközben megpróbált lenyúlni egy pár sportcipőt a boltból.
They boosted a car and drove away.
Elkötöttek egy autót, és elhajtottak vele.
She got arrested for boosting clothes from the mall.
Oppijaesimerkit
He tried to boost a phone from the store.
Megpróbált lenyúlni egy telefont a boltból.
They boosted a car last night.
Tegnap este elkötöttek egy autót.
She was caught boosting candy from the shop.
Merkitys
Steal something (informal)
Kollokaatiot
boost cars
|boost clothes
Synonyymit
steal (A more general term for taking illegally; 'boost' is slang and often refers to shoplifting or car theft.)
Antonyymit
return (To give back something taken.)
Teemat
crime
|law
|daily_life
|business
Määritelmä
To take something that does not belong to you.
(Informal) To steal something, especially from a store.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
boost
IPA
GB/bˈust/
US/bˈust/
Tavut ja painotus
boost (1 tavu)
Stress on 1st syllable (boost)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: boost
- Plural: boost, boosts
Verb
- Base: boost
- 3rd Person Singular: boosts
- Present Participle: boosting
- Past: boosted
Sanaperhe
Forms
boosts
noun
boosting
verb
boosted
verb
Core family
booster
noun
Ilmaukset
a boost for morale
1/ə bˈust fɚ mɚˈæl/
fixed phrase
Improvement in confidence and spirit
Something that makes people feel happier and more confident.
Esimerkit
- The victory was a huge boost for morale in the office.
- Free snacks can be a small but welcome boost for morale.
boost sales
1/bˈust sˈeɪlz/
fixed phrase
Increase product sales numbers
To help sell more products.
Esimerkit
- The discount is designed to boost sales.
- They launched an ad campaign to boost sales before Christmas.
give a boost
1/ɡˈɪv ə bˈust/
fixed phrase
Help improve or increase something
To help make something better, stronger, or more successful.
Esimerkit
- This new policy will give a boost to small businesses.
- A short break can give your productivity a boost.
boost someone's confidence
1/bˈust sˈʌmwˌʌnz kˈɑnfədəns/
fixed phrase
Increase someone's confidence
To help someone believe in themselves more.
Esimerkit
- Her kind words really boosted my confidence before the interview.
- Winning the competition boosted his confidence.
boost someone's confidence
2/bˈust sˈʌmwˌʌnz kˈɑnfədəns/
fixed phrase
increase self-assurance
To make someone feel more sure about what they can do.
Esimerkit
- The teacher's kind words really boosted my confidence.
- Scoring early in the game boosted the team's confidence.