ˈbæk.ɪŋ(ɡ) ˈbækˌʌp ˈtʃæmpi.ənʃɪp ˈfʌndɪŋ ˈpeɪtɹənɪd͡ʒ the act of providing approval and support his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives something forming a back that is added for strengthening financial resources provided to make some project possible the foundation provided support for the experiment