American Dictionary
Definition backstop in American English
backstop verb
[transitive] verb
/ˈbækˌstɑp/
1
to act as a final protection or guarantee
Example
The banks' risk-taking is ultimately backstopped by taxpayers.
Example
They argue that renewables will always have to be backstopped with a conventional energy like natural gas.
2
to act as a goalkeeper in hockey
Example
He backstopped Sweden to a gold medal at the world championship.
