noun
boosting
noun
1
The act of increasing or improving something.
"The campaign focused on boosting employee morale."
2
Theft, especially shoplifting (slang).
"He got caught boosting from the corner store."
How to Use Boosting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually means improving or increasing something; as slang, it means stealing.
When to use it
The "theft" sense is slang and mainly heard in casual or criminal-adjacent contexts.
Word Forms
boostings plural
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The campaign focused on _____ employee morale.