1. To take away or detach the backing material from something (such as fabric, paper, sticker, or adhesive material)
Remove backing from the sticker before applying it to the surface.
Remova o suporte do adesivo antes de aplicá-lo à superfície.
2. To withdraw physical or financial support from someone or something
The investors decided to remove backing from the project.
Os investidores decidiram retirar seu apoio do projeto.
3. To stop supporting or endorsing a person, idea, or cause
The politician had to remove backing for his controversial proposal.
O político teve que retirar seu apoio à proposta controversa.