PROP

(SUPPORT) [verb] [I usually + adverb or preposition] -pp- - to support something physically, often by leaning it against something else or putting something under itI left my bike propped (up) against the wall.He was sitting upright in his hospital bed, propped up by pillows.She was sitting at the desk with her chin propped on her hands.There were the usual bunch of drinkers propped up at the bar.This window keeps on closing - I'll have to prop it open with something.(figurative) How long is that government likely to survive without the US military force there to keep it propped up?