backing Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the act of providing approval and support
   patronage; championship; backup.
   
   • his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives
2. noun something forming a back that is added for strengthening
   mount.
   
3. noun financial resources provided to make some project possible
   funding; support; financial support; financial backing.
   
   • the foundation provided support for the experiment
4. verb be behind; approve of
   indorse; plunk for; support; plump for; back; endorse.
   
   • He plumped for the Labor Party
   • I backed Kennedy in 1960
5. verb travel backward
   back.
   
   • back into the driveway
   • The car backed up and hit the tree
6. verb give support or one's approval to
   second; indorse; back; endorse.
   
   • I'll second that motion
   • I can't back this plan
   • endorse a new project
7. verb cause to travel backward
   back.
   
   • back the car into the parking spot
8. verb support financial backing for
   back.
   
   • back this enterprise
9. verb be in back of
   back.
   
   • My garage backs their yard
10. verb place a bet on
    stake; bet on; back; gage; game; punt.
    
    • Which horse are you backing?
    • I'm betting on the new horse
11. verb shift to a counterclockwise direction
    back.
    
    • the wind backed
12. verb establish as valid or genuine
    back up; back.
    
    • Can you back up your claims?
13. verb strengthen by providing with a back or backing
    back.
    

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