boost

▪ I. boost boost ¹ [buːst] verb [transitive]

1. to increase something such as production, sales, or prices:

• The advertising campaign is intended to boost sales.

• Another cut in interest rates would boost stock prices.

• 800 jobs have been cut in an attempt to boost productivity.

2. boost the economy to make the economy stronger, so that business activity increases, prices and wages go up, and unemployment falls:

• The US Treasury ordered the Fed to lift the yen against the dollar in hopes of boosting the US economy before the November election.

3. boost confidence to increase confidence:

• The economy needs a positive jolt to boost consumer confidence.

4. to advertise a product:

• a special promotion to boost their new product

  [m0] ▪ II. boost boost ² noun [singular]

1. something that helps to increase something such as production, sales, or prices:

• That optimistic outlook gave stocks and the dollar a boost.

• Sales could get a boost in January and February.

2. something that helps something to improve or become more successful:

• The price of oil could soon be $15 a barrel or less, which would be a welcome boost to the American economy.

• The sale of such a large nuclear power reactor is expected to give a boost to Canada's nuclear industry.

• The market got a boost on Friday when the Federal Reserve Board cut the interest rate that it charges member banks.

3. something that helps to improve confidence or encourage people:

• The end of the war would almost certainly provide some sort of boost to business and consumer confidence.

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boost UK US /buːst/ verb [T]

► to increase or improve something: boost profits/prices/rates »

The industry has exceeded all expectations for boosting profits and dividends.

boost exports/sales/trade »

The lower exchange rate is already boosting exports.

boost confidence/morale »

He was elected on a platform to create jobs and boost investor confidence.

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The effect of these policies would be to encourage spending and boost the economy.

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boost production/performance/productivity

boost sth (by) 20%/50%/100%, etc. »

The company boosted its dividend nearly 50%.

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boost UK US /buːst/ noun [C, usually singular]

► an act or event that increases or improves something: »

Typically sales jump in the autumn, when they get a boost from the back-to-school and holiday shopping seasons.

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The campaign for pension reform received a boost on Friday.

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Shares on Wall Street were given a boost by a rally in the US Treasury bond market.

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a big/major/huge/significant boost

► an increase: a boost in sth »

Motorists who operate diesel-powered vehicles would face a 1.5-cent-a-gallon boost in fuel taxes.

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The income boost for the two million lowest paid will not take effect until October.