1. (

• back ,
• endorse ,
• indorse ,
• plump_for ,
• plunk_for ,
• support ,

) be behind; approve of; "He plumped for the Labor Party"; "I backed Kennedy in 1960" ;

2. (

• back

) travel backward; "back into the driveway"; "The car backed up and hit the tree" ;

3. (

• second ,
• back ,
• endorse ,
• indorse ,

) give support or one's approval to; "I'll second that motion"; "I can't back this plan"; "endorse a new project" ;

4. (

• back ,

) cause to travel backward; "back the car into the parking spot" ;

5. (

• back

) support financial backing for; "back this enterprise" ;

6. (

• back

) be in back of; "My garage backs their yard" ;

7. (

• bet_on ,
• back ,
• gage ,
• stake ,
• game ,
• punt

) place a bet on; "Which horse are you backing?"; "I'm betting on the new horse" ;

8. (

• back ,

) shift to a counterclockwise direction; "the wind backed" ;

9. (

• back ,
• back_up

) establish as valid or genuine; "Can you back up your claims?" ;

10. (

• back ,

) strengthen by providing with a back or backing ;

1. (

• backed

) having a back or backing, usually of a specified type ;

2. (

• backed

) used of film that is coated on the side opposite the emulsion with a substance to absorb light ;