back somebody up

back somebody up
ˌback sb/sthˈup derived
1. to support sb/sth; to say that what sb says, etc. is true

I'll back you up if they don't believe you.

The writer doesn't back up his opinions with examples.

2. to provide support for sb/sth

two doctors backed up by a team of nurses

The rebels backed up their demands with threats.

related noun backup
Main entry:backderived

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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