is backed

[/ɪz bækt/]
verb phrase
é apoiado/é sustentado/tem apoio
1. receives support, endorsement, or financial assistance from someone or something
The project is backed by the government.
O projeto é apoiado pelo governo.
2. has someone or something positioned behind it for support or protection
The wall is backed by reinforced concrete.
A parede é sustentada por concreto reforçado.
3. supported or endorsed in terms of credibility or authority
His claim is backed by scientific evidence.
Sua afirmação é sustentada por evidências científicas.
4. has financial or material support allocated to it
The startup is backed by venture capital.
A startup tem o apoio de capital de risco.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'is backed' is commonly used in business, politics, and legal discussions. In Brazil, you'll often hear 'tem o apoio de' in business environments, while 'é apoiado' is more universally understood. In the US, this phrase is frequently used in startup culture and political discourse.
NYC Slang
got the backing/got support behind it
Synonyms / Sinônimos
is supportedis endorsedis fundedis sustainedis reinforced
Antonyms / Antônimos
is opposedis unsupportedis rejectedis abandoned

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
é apoiado
most common usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
tem o apoio de/é sustentado por
used in business and financial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
é apoiado/tem apoio
common in both formal and casual speech
Portugal
é apoiado/tem o apoio de
similar usage but may use 'suportado' less frequently than Brazil

Related Words

backingbackerbacksupportendorsementfunding

Related Idioms & Phrases

backed by someone/something
back someone up
have someone's back
back against the wall
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