 
		
		Definition of support:
		
	
		
		
		(n) :
		
		something which supports. Often used attributively, as a complement or supplement to; financial or other help
		
								
				"don’t move that beam! It’s a support for the whole platform."
			
			
	
		
		
		(v) :
		
		to keep from falling; to help, particularly financially
		
								
				"don’t move that beam! It supports the whole platform."