1815, literal and figurative, American English, of unknown origin. Related: Boosted; boosting. As a noun by 1825.

Additional dose of radiation to the part of the breast that had the tumor.

hike: increase; "The landlord hiked up the rents" the act of giving hope or support to someone give a boost to; be beneficial to; "The tax cut will boost the eco [..]

the amount of supercharging given to an engine to increase power. Bowser:

(n) the act of giving hope or support to someone(n) the act of giving a push(v) push or shove upward, as if from below or behind(n) an increase in cost(v) increase(v) give a boost to; be beneficial to [..]

 The amount of pressurized air forced into the engine by the supercharger, measured in lbs. per sq. in. or on the barometer in inches of mercury. One lb. per sq. in. equals approximately 2 inches of m [..]

Manifold intake pressure above ambient atmospheric pressure.

An additional dose of radiation that is given after an initial course of treatment, to enhance tumor control.

(1) (slang) raise

Intake pressure created by the turbocharger - given in pounds per square inch (PSI) or bar (metric), see the Manual Boost Controller

To increase gain, especially to increase gain at specific frequencies with an equalizer.