What does SUPPORT mean?

noun

1. the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities“his support kept the family together”
2. aiding the cause or policy or interests of“the president no longer has the support of his own party”
3. something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest“the policy found little public support”
4. a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission“they called for artillery support”
5. documentary validation“his documentation of the results was excellent”
6. the financial means whereby one lives“each child was expected to pay for their keep”
7. supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation“the statue stood on a marble support”
8. the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening“he leaned against the wall for support”