backing

noun
UK: /ˈbækɪŋ/
US: /ˈbækɪŋ/

  1. Support or help.

    1. I need your backing on this project, please provide it. [ ] [ ]
    2. The team received strong backing from their fans, boosting their morale significantly. [ ] [ ]

  2. Material used to form the back of something or to strengthen it.

    1. This old chair needs new backing for its seat. [ ] [ ]
    2. The cabinet required strong backing to prevent it from falling off the wall. [ ] [ ]

  3. Financial support; investment.

    1. The band didn't got enough backing to record album. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new business venture required significant financial backing to become viable. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

reinforcement assistance aid support
backing verb

  1. Present participle of back: supporting or helping someone or something.

    1. She is backing the plan to build new roads. [ ] [ ]
    2. The president is backing a bill designed to reduce carbon emissions nationwide. [ ] [ ]

  2. Present participle of back: moving in reverse.

    1. He is backing the car into the parking spot. [ ] [ ]
    2. After realizing he missed the turn, the driver was backing up cautiously. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "backing" in English means: Support or help., Material used to form the back of something or to strengthen it., Financial support; investment..

The phonetic transcription of "backing" is /ˈbækɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈbækɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "backing": reinforcement, assistance, aid, support.

Example usage of "backing": "I need your backing on this project, please provide it.". More examples on the page.