No. 14,976 in Russian
подпереть
To prop, support, or brace.
In a sentence
Он подпер дверь стулом.
He propped the door with a chair.
In this sentence, 'подпер' means 'propped' or 'supported against something as a brace.' This usage typically involves the act of placing an object to physically secure or support something else.
Ты можешь подпереть окно книгами.
You can prop the window open with books.
Here, 'подпереть' suggests using objects to stabilize or hold open the window. It denotes an action of providing physical support.
Мы подперли шкаф, чтобы он не упал.
We braced the wardrobe so it wouldn't tip over.
In this context, 'подперли' implies taking preventive measures by providing something to hold or lock the wardrobe in place to prevent falling.
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