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   Un·der·pin

   /ˌəndərˈpin/

   

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   • 1. support (a building or other structure) from below by laying a solid foundation below ground level or by substituting stronger for weaker materials.
   • ▪ support, justify, or form the basis for: "the theme of honor underpinning the two books"

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   What does underpin mean?

   • underpin something (formal) to support or form the basis of an argument, a claim, etc. The report is underpinned by extensive research. Join our community to access the latest language learning and assessment tips from Oxford University Press! Definition of underpin verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary.

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   What does under pin mean?

   • un•der•pin (un′dər pin′ ), v.t., -pinned, -pin•ning. strengthen, as by reinforcing a foundation. to replace or strengthen the foundation of (a building or the like). corroborate: The author's conclusions are underpinned by references to experimental findings.

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   What's underpinning the stock?

   • It's a story of strength that is underpinned by guilt and loss. The stock is also underpinned by a strong asset base, as the company owns much of its property. A lack of supply is underpinning prices, with some lots seriously outperforming expectations. That said, we still have a supply shortage, which should underpin prices over the longer term.

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   Why should you underpin the mine roof?

   • You should underpin the mine roof to prevent further collapse. ( transitive, figuratively) To give support to; to form a basis of; to corroborate . Public confidence in politicians must underpin our democracy.

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   Underpin definition: to prop up or support from below; strengthen, as by reinforcing a foundation.. See examples of UNDERPIN used in a sentence.

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   underpin something (specialist) to support a wall and make it stronger by putting metal, concrete (= a hard building material), etc. under it. Definition of underpin verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   2 days ago · underpin in American English. (ˌʌndərˈpɪn) transitive verb Word forms: -pinned, -pinning. 1. to prop up or support from below; strengthen, as by reinforcing a foundation. 2. to replace or strengthen the foundation of (a building or the like) 3. to furnish a foundation for; corroborate.

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   Definitions of 'underpin' If one thing underpins another, it helps the other thing to continue or succeed by supporting and strengthening it. [...] More. Pronunciations of 'underpin' American English: ʌndərpɪn British English: ʌndəʳpɪn. More. Conjugations of 'underpin' present simple: I underpin, you underpin [...]

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   May 21, 2024 · ( transitive) To support from below with props or masonry . You should underpin the mine roof to prevent further collapse. ( transitive, figuratively) To give support to; to form a basis of; to corroborate . Synonym: underlie. Public confidence in politicians must underpin our democracy. Translations [ edit]

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   Definitions of 'underpin' If one thing underpins another, it helps the other thing to continue or succeed by supporting and strengthening it. [...] More. Pronunciations of the word 'underpin' British English: ʌndəʳpɪn American English: ʌndərpɪn. More. Conjugations of 'underpin' present simple: I underpin, you underpin [...]