backdrop
US /ˈbækdrɑ:p/
・UK /ˈbækdrɒp/
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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Contextual meaning or background
The backdrop to the their conversation changes its whole meaning
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Scenery hung at back of stage
The students performed their play in front of a beautiful backdrop
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China's Xi Hosts Ex-Taiwan Leader Ma for Landmark Meeting
- Again, so this is against the backdrop of of increasing tension, if you will, over the whole Taiwan issue.
Again, so this is against the backdrop of of increasing tension, if you will, over the whole Taiwan issue.
- So this is against the backdrop of of increasing tension, if you will, over the whole Taiwan issue.
So this is against the backdrop of of increasing tension, if you will, over the whole Taiwan issue.
What’s going to happen to Big Tech’s laid off workers?
- Against the backdrop of a shrinking job market in the tech industry, some software engineers and data scientists are reassessing their future career plans.
Against the backdrop of a shrinking job market in the tech industry, some software engineers and data scientists are reassessing their future career plans.
- Against the backdrop of a shrinking job market in the tech industry, some software engineers and data scientists are reassessing their future career plans.
Against the backdrop of a shrinking job market in the tech industry, some software engineers and data scientists are reassessing their future career plans.
New images of Titanic show the ship's iconic railing has broken off
- The lost rusted railings seen in these earlier photos, part of the same spot that decades later would become the iconic backdrop for one of the most romantic scenes in film history.
The lost rusted railings seen in these earlier photos, part of the same spot that decades later would become the iconic backdrop for one of the most romantic scenes in film history.
- The lost, rusted railings seen in these earlier photos, part of the same spot that decades later would become the iconic backdrop for one of the most romantic scenes in film history.
The lost, rusted railings seen in these earlier photos, part of the same spot that decades later would become the iconic backdrop for one of the most romantic scenes in film history.
Russian spy ship on edge of UK waters, defence secretary says | BBC News
- We've seen all sorts of cyber attacks from Russia, all against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, of course.
We've seen all sorts of cyber attacks from Russia, all against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, of course.
- We've seen all sorts of cyberattacks from Russia, all against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, I, of course.
We've seen all sorts of cyberattacks from Russia, all against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, I, of course.
UK and Germany sign trade and security treaty | BBC News
- Of course, you know, this is in the backdrop to Russia's full invasion of Ukraine, which Germany and most European countries view as a threat to themselves as well, potentially.
Of course, you know, this is in the backdrop to Russia's full invasion of Ukraine, which Germany and most European countries view as a threat to themselves as well, potentially.
- Uh, of course, you know, this is in the backdrop to Russia's full, full invasion of Ukraine, which Germany and most European countries view as a threat to themselves as well, potentially.
Uh, of course, you know, this is in the backdrop to Russia's full, full invasion of Ukraine, which Germany and most European countries view as a threat to themselves as well, potentially.
The Fall Guy: An Important Movie
- The film, while hopping through genres, decides to stick with one to be the backdrop for it all, which is comedy.
The film, while hopping through genres, decides to stick with one to be the backdrop for it all, which is comedy.
- The film, while hopping through genres, decides to stick with one to be the backdrop for it all, which is comedy.
The film, while hopping through genres, decides to stick with one to be the backdrop for it all, which is comedy.
Queen - Live Aid - Backstage Interview Before The Show
- Uh, well, it all comes down to if you can play or not, really, which is nice, really, in a way, because I think probably there's probably an element of people who think that groups like us can't do it without the, uh, extravagant backdrop, but, uh, we'll see, you know.
Uh, well, it all comes down to if you can play or not, really, which is nice, really, in a way, because I think probably there's probably an element of people who think that groups like us can't do it without the, uh, extravagant backdrop, but, uh, we'll see, you know.
- In a way, because I think probably there's probably an element of people who think that groups like us can't do it without the extravagant backdrop, but we'll see, you know.
In a way, because I think probably there's probably an element of people who think that groups like us can't do it without the extravagant backdrop, but we'll see, you know.
LIVE: South Africa opens G20 finance meeting | REUTERS
- These developments are unfolding against a backdrop of elevated debt and emerging risks to financial stability.
These developments are unfolding against a backdrop of elevated debt and emerging risks to financial stability.
- These developments are unfolding against a backdrop of elevated debt and emerging risks to financial stability.
These developments are unfolding against a backdrop of elevated debt and emerging risks to financial stability.
Meet the Cast of the Real White Lotus
- This is a place where nature isn't just a backdrop, it's the host.
This is a place where nature isn't just a backdrop, it's the host.
- This is a place where nature isn't just a backdrop; it's the host.
This is a place where nature isn't just a backdrop; it's the host.
A Local's Guide To Must-See New Mexico | Best In Travel 2023
- This stunning landscape has been the backdrop to major Hollywood movies like City Slickers, Magnificent Seven, and Indiana Jones.
This stunning landscape has been the backdrop to major Hollywood movies like City Slickers, Magnificent Seven, and Indiana Jones.
- The stunning landscape has been the backdrop to major Hollywood movies like City Slickers, Magnificent Seven, and
The stunning landscape has been the backdrop to major Hollywood movies like City Slickers, Magnificent Seven, and