1. suitable financial, political, or logistical support for a project, initiative, or person
The startup needed appropriate backing from investors to launch their product.
A startup precisava de apoio adequado de investidores para lançar seu produto.
2. proper endorsement or approval from relevant authorities or stakeholders
The proposal received appropriate backing from the board of directors.
A proposta recebeu apoio adequado da diretoria.
3. suitable structural or material support (in technical contexts)
The wall requires appropriate backing before installing the tiles.
A parede requer um revestimento adequado antes de instalar os azulejos.