detach backing
[/dɪˈtætʃ ˈbækɪŋ/]
verb phrase
remover o suporte/desprender o suporte
1. to remove or separate the backing material from an object, such as adhesive tape, stickers, labels, or protective layers
Detach backing from the sticker before applying it to the wall.
Remova o suporte do adesivo antes de aplicá-lo na parede.
2. to peel off or separate a protective or supportive layer that is attached to something
You need to detach backing from the adhesive pad to secure it.
Você precisa desprender o suporte do adesivo para fixá-lo.
This phrase is commonly found in product instructions, particularly for adhesive items like stickers, labels, temporary tattoos, and wall decals. In Brazil, it appears frequently in product packaging instructions (modo de uso). The term is technical and practical rather than colloquial, used across both American English and Brazilian Portuguese in consumer product contexts.
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