what is the meaning of support in English?

1. bear all or part of the weight of; hold up.

   "the dome was supported by a hundred white columns"

   produce enough food and water for; be capable of sustaining.

   • "the land had lost its capacity to support life"
   • be capable of fulfilling (a role) adequately.

     "tutors gain practical experience that helps them support their tutoring role"
   • endure; tolerate.

     "at work during the day I could support the grief"
2. 2.

   give assistance to, esp. financially; enable to function or act.

   "the government gives $2.5 billion a year to support the activities of the voluntary sector"

   provide with a home and the necessities of life.

   • "my main concern was to support my family"

     give approval, comfort, or encouragement to.
   • "I like to visit her to support her"

     suggest the truth of; corroborate.
   • "the studies support our findings"

     be actively interested in and concerned for the success of (a particular sports team).
   • (of an actor or a role) important in a play or film but subordinate to the leading parts.

     adjective: supporting
   • (of a pop or rock group or performer) function as a secondary act to (another) at a concert.
3. 3.

   COMPUTING

   (of a computer or operating system) allow the use or operation of (a program, language, or device).

   "the new versions do not support the graphical user interface standard"

noun

noun: support; plural noun: supports

1. 1.

   a thing that bears the weight of something or keeps it upright.

   "the best support for a camera is a tripod"

   the action or state of bearing the weight of something or someone or of being so supported.

   • "she clutched the sideboard for support"
2. 2.

   material assistance.

   "he urged that military support be sent to protect humanitarian convoys"

   • comfort and emotional help offered to someone in distress.

     "she's been through a bad time and needs our support"
   • approval and encouragement.

     "the policies of reform enjoy widespread support"
   • a secondary act at a pop or rock concert.
   • technical help given to the user of a computer or other product.