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backed

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verb (past tense and past participle) / adjective
apoiado, respaldado, recuado
1. supported or endorsed someone or something
The government backed the new environmental initiative.
O governo apoiou a nova iniciativa ambiental.
2. moved backward
He backed away from the edge of the cliff.
Ele recuou da beira do precipício.
3. having a back or support of a specified kind (adjective use)
The sofa is backed with leather.
O sofá é revestido com couro nas costas.
4. provided financial support
Several investors backed the startup company.
Vários investidores financiaram a empresa iniciante.
NYC Slang
had someone's back (meaning supported someone)
Synonyms
supportedendorsedfinancedretreatedreversed
Antonyms
opposedrejectedadvancedprogressed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoiado, respaldado, recuado
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
apoiado, bancado
bancado used in financial context
Portugal
apoiado, respaldado, recuado
Similar to standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

backed into a corner
backed up
backed out
backed off
backed someone into a corner
have someone's back
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