booster

/ˈbustər/
noun
  1. A person or thing that supports, promotes, or increases something, such as a cause, product, or team.
    • She is a big booster of the local library.
    • The company hired a celebrity booster to promote its new drink.
    • Fans are the best boosters for any sports team.
  2. An extra dose of a vaccine given to maintain or increase immunity.
    • The doctor recommended a tetanus booster every ten years.
    • The booster helped strengthen her protection against the flu.
    • Many people got a COVID-19 booster shot in the fall.
  3. A device that increases power, force, or signal strength, such as in electronics or rockets.
    • A brake booster makes it easier to stop the car.
    • The rocket's booster separated after launch.
    • We installed a Wi-Fi booster to get a better signal in the basement.
  4. A person who gives a boost or lift, especially to help someone reach a higher place.
    • He acted as a booster so she could climb over the fence.
    • The child needed a booster to reach the sink.
    • She gave him a booster up onto the horse.
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