shore up
phrasal verbPart ofshore
shore up — phrasal verb
1. to support, strengthen, or reinforce something that is weak, damaged, or at risk
1.phrasal verb
Definition
to support, strengthen, or reinforce something that is weak, damaged, or at risk — used both literally (a physical structure) and figuratively (an organization, system, or relationship)
Example
The rescue team shored up the damaged building so firefighters could enter safely.
The charity launched a campaign to shore up donations after funding was cut.