underpin in Portuguese
underpin in Portuguese is escorar, sustentar — underpin means to hold something up from underneath with supports or brickwork.
underpin in Portuguese
escorar
(transitive) To support from below with props or masonry.
sustentar
(transitive, figuratively) To give support to; to form a basis of; to corroborate.
What does "underpin" mean?
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verb To hold something up from underneath with supports or brickwork.
"You should underpin the mine roof to prevent further collapse."
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verb To provide the basis for something, or back it up with evidence.
"The operator said the results were underpinned by a 16% increase in Q3 sales from North America."
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underpin in a sentence
- You should underpin the mine roof to prevent further collapse.
- The operator said the results were underpinned by a 16% increase in Q3 sales from North America.
- Public confidence in politicians must underpin our democracy.
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What is "underpin" in Portuguese?
"underpin" in Portuguese is escorar, sustentar. underpin means: To hold something up from underneath with supports or brickwork.
Are there other ways to say "underpin" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "underpin": escorar, sustentar.
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