a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission; "they called for artillery support"
the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening; "he leaned against the wall for support"
aiding the cause or policy or interests of; "the president no longer had the support of his own party"; "they developed a scheme of mutual support"
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities; "his support kept the family together"; "they gave him emotional support during difficult times"
any device that bears the weight of another thing; "there was no place to attach supports for a shelf"
supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation; "the statue stood on a marble support"
something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest; "the policy found little public support"; "his faith was all the support he needed"; "the team enjoyed the support of their fans"
the financial means whereby one lives; "each child was expected to pay for their keep"; "he applied to the state for support"; "he could no longer earn his own livelihood"
financial resources provided to make some project possible; "the foundation provided support for the experiment"
play a subordinate role to (another performer); "Olivier supported Gielgud beautifully in the second act"
support materially or financially; "he does not support his natural children"; "The scholarship supported me when I was in college"
give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to; "She supported him during the illness"; "Her children always backed her up"
exercising caution or showing care or attention; "they were careful when crossing the busy street"; "be careful to keep her shoes clean"; "did very careful research"; "careful art restorers"; "careful of the rights of others"; "careful about one's behavior"
with care and dignity; "walking at the same measured pace"; "with all deliberate speed"
mindful of the future in spending money; "careful with money"
cautiously attentive; "careful of her feelings"; "heedful of his father's advice"
full of cares or anxiety; "Thou art careful and troubled about many things"-Luke 10.41
(law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law; "any derogation of the common law is to be strictly construed"