backstop

• Substantivo 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.

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.

1. Baseball catcherB2formalamericansport

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

   Receptor

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscatcherreceiver

2. Baseball fence or screenB2formalamericansport

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

   Rede de proteção atrás do home plate

   • 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.

3. Emergency precautionC1formal

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

   Medida de segurança

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbackupcontingencyfallbackinsurancesafeguardsafety net

• Verbo que significa dar apoio, reforço ou garantia a um processo, sistema ou pessoa, frequentemente em contextos financeiros, políticos ou esportivos.

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

1. Act as a catcher in baseballB2formalamericansport

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

   Jogar como catcher

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscatch

2. Provide emergency supportC1formal

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

   Fornecer apoio emergencial

   • 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.

   Sinônimosback upbolsterbuttressguaranteeinsureprotectsafeguardshore upsupportunderpin