Definition of Backing

Noun: backing ba-king

The act of providing approval and support
"his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives";
- backup, championship, patronage
Something forming a back that is added for strengthening
- mount
Financial resources provided to make some project possible
"the foundation provided backing for the experiment";
- support, financial support, funding, financial backing, sponsorship
(music) musicians and vocalists who support the main performer

Verb: back bak

Pick one person to give support and approval to in a particular role
"I backed Kennedy in 1960";
- endorse, indorse, plump for, plunk for, support
Travel backward
"back into the driveway"; "The car backed up and hit the tree"
Give support or one's approval to
"I can't back this plan";
- second, endorse, indorse
Cause to travel backward
"back the car into the parking spot"
Support financial backing for
"back this enterprise"
Be in back of
"My garage backs their yard"
Place a bet on
"Which horse are you backing?";
- bet on, gage [archaic], stake, game, punt
Shift to a counterclockwise direction
"the wind backed"
Establish as valid or genuine
"Can you back up your claims?";
- back up
Strengthen by providing with a back or backing