Question 1

What does "shore up" mean?

Accepted Answer

To physically support or reinforce a weak structure to prevent it from collapsing

Question 2

How do you use "shore up" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

Engineers worked through the night to shore up the damaged sea wall before the next storm.

Question 3

Is "shore up" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"shore up" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Used in both physical and figurative contexts. In the physical sense, it refers to supporting structures (walls, buildings). The figurative sense is more common — used in economics, politics, and relationships. Often seen in news headlines.

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