boost Význam & definícia

Význam boost v slovenčine

• 0 to improve or increase something:

  • The theatre managed to boost its audiences by cutting ticket prices.

  • Share prices were boosted by reports of the president's recovery.

  • I tried to boost his ego (= make him feel more confident) by praising his cooking.

• 1 the act of boosting something:

  • The lowering of interest rates will give a much-needed boost to the economy.

  • Passing my driving test was such a boost to my confidence.

• 2 to improve or increase something:

  • We took various steps to try to boost sales.

• 3 to lift someone or something by pushing from below:

  • She boosted the little boy up to see over the fence.

• 4 an improvement or increase, or an action that causes this:

  • The president’s approval rating got a boost following his speech.

• 5 a push from below that lifts a person or thing:

  • I need a boost to get over the wall.

• 6 to increase or improve something:

  • boost profits/prices/rates The industry has exceeded all expectations for boosting profits and dividends.

  • boost exports/sales/trade The lower exchange rate is already boosting exports.

  • boost confidence/morale He was elected on a platform to create jobs and boost investor confidence.

  • The effect of these policies would be to encourage spending and boost the economy.

  • boost production/performance/productivity

  • boost sth (by) 20%/50%/100%, etc. The company boosted its dividend nearly 50%.

• 7 an act or event that increases or improves something:

  • Typically sales jump in the autumn, when they get a boost from the back-to-school and holiday shopping seasons.

  • The campaign for pension reform received a boost on Friday.

  • Shares on Wall Street were given a boost by a rally in the US Treasury bond market.

  • a big/major/huge/significant boost

• 8 an increase:

  • a boost in sth Motorists who operate diesel-powered vehicles would face a 1.5-cent-a-gallon boost in fuel taxes.

  • The income boost for the two million lowest paid will not take effect until October.