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boost someone up

to give someone a helpful lift up to something. She boosted me up so I could get into the window. They boosted up the child for a better view.

See also: boost, up

boost

1. tv. & in. to steal or shoplift something. (Underworld.) He specializes in boosting meat for resale.

2. tv. to praise or hype someone or something; to support someone or something. She is always boosting some cause.