backing (Noun) — The act of providing approval and support. ex. "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives"
backing (Noun) — Something forming a back that is added for strengthening.
backing (Noun) — Financial resources provided to make some project possible. ex. "the foundation provided backing for the experiment"
backing (Noun) — (music) musicians and vocalists who support the main performer.
backing (Verb) — Pick one person to give support and approval to in a particular role. ex. "I backed Kennedy in 1960"
backing (Verb) — Travel backward. ex. "back into the driveway" ex. "The car backed up and hit the tree"
backing (Verb) — Give support or one's approval to. ex. "I can't back this plan"
backing (Verb) — Cause to travel backward. ex. "back the car into the parking spot"
backing (Verb) — Support financial backing for. ex. "back this enterprise"
backing (Verb) — Be in back of. ex. "My garage backs their yard"
backing (Verb) — Place a bet on. ex. "Which horse are you backing?"
backing (Verb) — Shift to a counterclockwise direction. ex. "the wind backed"
backing (Verb) — Establish as valid or genuine. ex. "Can you back up your claims?"
backing (Verb) — Strengthen by providing with a back or backing.