支える
1
to support;to prop;to sustain;to underlay;to hold up;to defend
このくらいの収穫量では、そこの経済を支えるのに十分ではありません。
That amount of crops isn't enough to support their economy.
2
to hold at bay;to stem;to check
なんとかそこで支えよ。入市を許すな。
Hold them there! Don't let them into the city!