prop I 2. v. 1) подпирать; снабжать подпорками; поддерживать; Use these heavy books to prop the door open. Propping myself up on my elbow, I could talk more easily to my visitors.
prop I 2. v.
prop I 2. v. 2) прислонить(ся) (к чему-н.); He propped himself against the door.
prop I 2. v.
prop I 2. v. 2) поддерживать, помогать; The shipbuilding industry had to be propped up with government money.