back into

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Verb

back into (third-person singular simple present backs into, present participle backing into, simple past and past participle backed into)

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

   I like to back into parking spots.

2. (sports, idiomatic) 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.

3. (sports, idiomatic) To be forced into a situation by circumstances.

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

See also

• back down
• back off
• back out
• back up

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