boost

  1. Noun.  A push from behind, as to one who is endeavoring to climb; help.
  2. Noun.  (context, automotive engineering) A positive intake manifold pressure in cars with turbochargers or superchargers.
  3. Verb.  To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up; hence, to assist in overcoming obstacles, or in making advancement.
  4. Verb.  (slang) To steal.

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