1.b> 1) , ..i> () / ; , ..i> (.i> to prop up); to prop up a roof with timbers ; we had to prop up the bed with some bricks ; he sat with his chin propped on his hands ; she propped herself up on one elbow ; the door was propped open / , ;
2) (), , ; to prop a ladder [the / one's / bike] against a wall [] / ; he lay propped against the pillows ;
2.b> .i> i> / (); ( i>); for years the industry was propped up by the government .