appoggio

support

noun ahp-POHJ-joh Less Common

Origin: from 'appoggiare' (to lean on)

Also means

backing

Usage Note

Appoggio means physical support to lean on and figurative backing or endorsement, as in l'appoggio del partito (the party's support). A punto d'appoggio is a foothold or fulcrum, literal or strategic.

Examples

"Conta sull'appoggio degli amici."

Natural Translation

He counts on his friends' support.

Literal Translation

He-counts on-the support of-the friends.

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