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back into

verb

Definitions

  1. To advance to the post-season as a result of another team's loss, especially where one's…

    To advance to the post-season as a result of another team's loss, especially where one's own team has also lost.

    • The 2006 St. Louis Cardinals backed into the playoffs.

  2. To be forced into a situation by circumstances.

    • I didn't have any other options, I was backed into it.

  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically

    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see back, into.

    • I like to back into parking spots.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA