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backing

UK
/ˈbækɪŋ/
US
/ˈbækɪŋ/
backing away
backing down
backing out
backing up

Translations

backingnoun
backings
pl
UK
/ˈbækɪŋ/
US
/ˈbækɪŋ/
soutienAppui, notamment moral ou financier.
The new startup received significant backing from several investors.
La nouvelle start-up a reçu un soutien important de plusieurs investisseurs.
accompagnementEn musique, surtout pour désigner l'accompagnement d'un chanteur ou d'un soliste.
The singer performed beautifully with the backing of a full orchestra.
La chanteuse s'est produite magnifiquement avec l'accompagnement d'un orchestre complet.
marche arrièrePour l'action de reculer ou de faire reculer un véhicule ou un objet.
Careful backing of the trailer was necessary in the narrow lane.
La marche arrière prudente de la remorque était nécessaire dans cette ruelle étroite.
Additional translations
appuiTerme courant pour l'aide ou le soutien apporté à une personne ou à un projet.
supportMatériau placé à l'arrière pour renforcer ou protéger.
Synonyms
support
assistance
endorsement
patronage
sponsorship
reinforcement
aid
help
foundation
subsidy
backingadjective
more backing
Comp.
most backing
Super.
UK
/ˈbækɪŋ/
US
/ˈbækɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that provides support, especially musical or financial.
d'accompagnementEmployé surtout en musique pour désigner un élément qui accompagne un soliste ou une voix principale.
The singer added rich backing vocals to the track.
La chanteuse a ajouté de riches voix d'accompagnement au morceau.
backinggerund / present participle
Present participle of 'back' used adjectivally to indicate something moving backwards.
en marche arrièreSe dit d'un véhicule ou d'un mouvement en train de reculer.
The backing vehicle suddenly halted when a pedestrian appeared.
Le véhicule en marche arrière s'est soudain arrêté lorsqu'un piéton est apparu.
backverb

backing

Gerund

backed
Past Simple
backed
Past Participle
backing
Gerund
Synonyms
support
endorse
assist
reinforce
champion
promote
advocate

Definitions

backingnoun
Support or help, especially financial, given to a person, project, or organization.
The new startup received significant backing from several investors.
Material or support placed at the back of something to strengthen or protect it.
The picture frame had a sturdy cardboard backing to keep the photo in place.
Musical accompaniment, especially for a singer or soloist.
The singer performed beautifully with the backing of a full orchestra.
The action of moving backward or causing something to move backward.
Careful backing of the trailer was necessary in the narrow lane.
backingadjective
Providing musical, financial, or other support; supporting.
The singer added rich backing vocals to the track.
backinggerund / present participle
Moving backward; in the process of reversing.
The backing vehicle suddenly halted when a pedestrian appeared.
backverb
To support or endorse someone or something.
The committee decided to back the new policy proposal.
To provide financial support for something.
Several investors agreed to back the startup company.
To bet on the success of a competitor or team.
He decided to back the underdog in the race.
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