backed

• Bezeichnet etwas, das unterstützt oder gestärkt wird, oft im finanziellen oder politischen Kontext, z. B. von Geldgebern oder Verbündeten gestützt.

Describes something that is supported or reinforced, often used in financial or political contexts.

1. Supported or endorsedB2formal

   Having support, approval, or financial backing from someone or something.

   unterstützt

   • The project is backed by a major investment firm.
   • Her campaign was backed by several influential politicians.
   • The research is backed by solid evidence.

   Synonymeapprovedfundedsupported

   Antonymeopposedunsupported

2. Having a back or backingB1formal

   Describing an object that has a back or a supporting structure.

   Mit Rücken oder Träger

   • The chair is leather-backed and very comfortable.
   • She bought a bookcase with a wooden-backed frame.
   • The mirror is silver-backed for better reflection.

   Synonymebracedreinforcedstrengthenedsupported

• Verb, das die Unterstützung, Zustimmung oder Finanzierung von etwas bezeichnet oder eine Bewegung in die entgegengesetzte Richtung ausdrückt.

A verb used to indicate the act of supporting, endorsing, or moving in a reverse direction.

1. Support or endorseB1formal

   To give support, financial or otherwise, to someone or something.

   unterstützen

   • The committee decided to back the new proposal.
   • Many investors backed the startup company.
   • She backed her friend's decision to change careers.

   Synonymeadvocatechampionendorsefinancefundpromotesponsorsubsidizesupportunderwrite

   Antonymeblockdiscourageobstructopposeundermine

2. Move backwardsA2formal

   To move in a direction opposite to the one you are facing.

   Sich rückwärts bewegen

   • He backed the car out of the driveway.
   • She backed away from the angry dog.
   • The truck backed slowly into the loading bay.

   Synonymeback awayback upbacktrackretreatreversewithdraw

   Antonymeadvanceforward

3. B2informal

   To place a bet on someone or something winning a competition.

   Auf etwas setzen

   • He backed the horse to win the race.
   • She backed the underdog team in the final.
   • Many people backed the favorite to win the championship.

   Synonymebetgamblestakewager

Phrasal-Variantenback awayback downback offback outback up