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What does "give a boost" mean?

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Rebecca

To "give [someone] a boost" means to lift someone up a bit so they can reach something or somewhere. To "give a boost" can also mean to increase in energy or production due to an added factor. Ex: Can you give me a boost? I can't reach my book on the shelf. Ex: Boost me up. I'm almost over the wall. Ex: The investment gave a boost to the company's overall production rate.

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