backing

UK
/ˈbækɪŋ/
US
/ˈbækɪŋ/
backingnoun
backings
pl
UK
/ˈbækɪŋ/
US
/ˈbækɪŋ/
Translations
The project received financial backing from several investors.
Проект получил финансовую поддержку от нескольких инвесторов.
The dress has a silk backing for added comfort.
Платье имеет шелковую подкладку для дополнительного комфорта.
The singer performed with a piano backing.
Певец выступал с фортепианным аккомпанементом.
Definitions
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
more backing
Comp.
most backing
Super.
UK
/ˈbækɪŋ/
US
/ˈbækɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that provides support, especially musical or financial.
Definitions
Providing musical, financial, or other support; supporting.
The singer added rich backing vocals to the track.
backinggerund / present participle
Present participle of 'back' used adjectivally to indicate something moving backwards.
Definitions
Moving backward; in the process of reversing.
The backing vehicle suddenly halted when a pedestrian appeared.
backnoun
Definitions
The rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips.
She had a tattoo on her back.
The part of a chair or seat that supports a person's back.
He leaned against the back of the chair.
The side or part of something that is away from the observer or from the direction in which it moves or faces; the rear.
The back of the house needs painting.
A player in a team game who plays in a defensive position behind the forwards.
The full back made a crucial tackle to stop the opposing team from scoring.
backverb

backing

Gerund

backed
Past Simple
backed
Past Participle
backing
Gerund
Translations
I will back your decision no matter what.
Я буду поддерживать твое решение, что бы ни случилось.
The troops were ordered to back from the front line.
Войскам было приказано отступать с передовой линии.
подкреплять(аргумент, идею и т.д.)
He needs to back his argument with evidence.
Ему нужно подкреплять свой аргумент доказательствами.
ставить(на кого-либо/что-либо)
Many people are backing Holyfield to win the fight.
Многие люди ставят на победу Холифилда в этом бою.
Definitions
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.
backadverb
Definitions
To a previous place or condition.
She went back to her hometown after many years.
In return or response.
He smiled back at her.
In reverse or opposite direction.
The car rolled back down the hill.
In or into the past.
Thinking back, I realize how much I've learned.
In a delayed or late manner.
The project was set back by several weeks.
backadjective
Definitions
Located at or near the rear or hind part of something.
The back door was left open, allowing a cool breeze to enter the house.
Relating to the past or previous time.
She found an old diary in a back drawer of her desk.
Situated or placed at a distance from the front or main area.
The back seats of the theater were less expensive but offered a good view.