Propping Meaning in English
word · lemma: prop
ˈpɹɑpɪŋ
PRAH-ping
pɹˈɒpɪŋ
PROPP-ing
Definition
Holding something up or supporting it with an object, so it doesn’t fall over.
Usage & Nuances
Common in informal and everyday contexts; usually used with 'up' ('propping up a door'). Typical for physical support; not for emotional support (use 'supporting' for that). Mostly used as a verb: 'propping' means the action, not the object used.
Spanish: apuntalando - sosteniendoPortuguese (BR): apoiando - escorandoPortuguese (PT): apoiar - escorarChinese (Simplified): 支撑Chinese (Traditional): 支撐Hindi: सहारा देनाArabic: يدعمBengali: ঠেকানো - ভর দিয়ে রাখাRussian: подпиратьJapanese: 支える - 立てかけるVietnamese: chống đỡ - kêKorean: 받치다 - 기대다Turkish: dayamak yapmak - desteklemek (fiziksel)Urdu: ٹیک لگا کر رکھناIndonesian: menopang - menyandarkan
Example Sentences
She is propping the door open with a chair.
basic
The books are propping up the table.
basic
He is propping his bike against the wall.
basic
I ended up propping my phone against a bottle to watch the video.
natural
Are you propping that window open with a book?
natural
He was just propping himself up on the couch, trying not to fall asleep.
natural