backstop

A noun referring to a person or thing that serves as a last line of defense, support, or safety measure, often used in sports or emergency contexts.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека или предмет, который служит последней линией обороны, поддержки или мерой безопасности, часто используется в спортивном или аварийном контексте.esSustantivo que designa a una persona o cosa que sirve como última línea de defensa, apoyo o medida de seguridad, frecuentemente en contextos deportivos o de emergencia.frNom désignant une personne ou une chose qui sert de dernier recours, de soutien ou de mesure de sécurité, souvent utilisé dans un contexte sportif ou d'urgence.deSubstantiv, das eine Person oder Sache bezeichnet, die als letzte Verteidigungslinie, Unterstützung oder Sicherheitsmaßnahme dient; wird oft im sportlichen oder notfallbezogenen Kontext verwendet.ptSubstantivo que designa uma pessoa, objeto ou medida que serve como última linha de defesa, apoio ou garantia de segurança, sendo comum em contextos esportivos ou de emergência.zh名词，指作为最后防线、支持或安全保障的人或物，常用于体育或应急语境中。arاسم يشير إلى شخص أو شيء يمثل خط الدفاع الأخير أو مصدر دعم أو احتياط أمان، ويُستخدم غالبًا في السياقات الرياضية أو حالات الطوارئ.

1. Baseball catcher B2 formal american sport

   The player positioned behind home plate who catches pitches thrown by the pitcher.

   • The backstop caught the wild pitch and threw it to second base.
   • He has been the team's primary backstop for three seasons.
   • A good backstop must have quick reflexes and a strong arm.

   ruКэтчерesReceptor (béisbol)frReceveur (au baseball)deCatcherptReceptorzh捕手arملتقط الكرة

   Synonyms: catcherreceiver

2. Baseball fence or screen B2 formal american sport

   A fence or screen placed behind home plate to prevent the ball from leaving the playing field.

   • The ball hit the backstop and bounced back onto the field.
   • The stadium installed a new backstop before the season started.
   • Foul balls often end up hitting the backstop.

   ruЗащитная сеткаesValla o pantalla tras el plato de homefrFilet de protection derrière le marbredeSchutznetzptRede de proteção atrás do home platezh本垒后挡网arحاجز خلف قاعدة الضارب

3. Emergency precaution C1 formal

   A measure or plan put in place to provide support or protection in case of an emergency or failure.

   • The government created a financial backstop to stabilize the economy.
   • We need a backstop in case the primary system fails.
   • The agreement includes a backstop clause to prevent a no-deal scenario.

   ruСтраховочная мераesMedida de respaldofrMesure de secours / dispositif de sécuritédeNotfallmaßnahmeptMedida de segurançazh应急保障措施arإجراء احتياطي

   Synonyms: backupcontingencyfallbackinsurancesafeguardsafety net

• backstops plural form
• backstops' possessive plural form
• backstop's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to provide support, reinforcement, or a safety net for a process, system, or person, often in financial, political, or sports contexts.

ruГлагол, означающий обеспечение поддержки, подкрепления или страховки для процесса, системы или человека, часто в финансовом, политическом или спортивном контексте.esVerbo que significa brindar apoyo, respaldo o garantía a un proceso, sistema o persona, a menudo en contextos financieros, políticos o deportivos.frVerbe signifiant apporter un soutien, une garantie ou une assurance à un processus, un système ou une personne, souvent dans un contexte financier, politique ou sportif.deVerb, das bedeutet, einen Prozess, ein System oder eine Person zu unterstützen, abzusichern oder zu garantieren, oft in finanziellem, politischem oder sportlichem Kontext.ptVerbo que significa dar apoio, reforço ou garantia a um processo, sistema ou pessoa, frequentemente em contextos financeiros, políticos ou esportivos.zh动词，表示为某个过程、系统或个人提供支持、后援、保障或担保，常用于金融、政治或体育语境。arفعل يعني تقديم الدعم أو الإسناد أو الضمان لعملية أو نظام أو شخص، ويُستعمل غالبًا في السياقات المالية والسياسية والرياضية.

1. Act as a catcher in baseball B2 formal american sport

   To play the position of catcher in baseball, positioned behind home plate to catch pitches.

   • He backstopped the team for three seasons.
   • The rookie was asked to backstop in the final game.
   • She backstopped the pitcher perfectly during the match.

   ruИграть кэтчеромesActuar como receptor en el béisbolfrÊtre receveur (au baseball)deAls Catcher spielenptJogar como catcherzh担任捕手arاللعب كملتقط

   Synonyms: catch

2. Provide emergency support C1 formal

   To act as a precaution or safety net in case something goes wrong.

   • The government agreed to backstop the loan program.
   • We need a plan to backstop the project if funding falls through.
   • The insurance policy backstops any major financial losses.

   ruОбеспечить экстренную поддержкуesrespaldar como medida de seguridadfrServir de filet de sécuritédeNotfallunterstützung leistenptFornecer apoio emergencialzh提供应急支持arتقديم دعم طارئ

   Synonyms: back upbolsterbuttressguaranteeinsureprotectsafeguardshore upsupportunderpin

• backstopped past participle
• backstopped past simple
• backstopping present participle
• backstops third person singular