Meaning of the word shore-up in English

What does shore-up mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

shore-up

US /ʃɔːr/
UK /ʃɔːr/
1.

to stop a wall or a building from falling down by supporting it with building materials such as wood or metal:

Example:
Boundary walls have had to be shored up.
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