background

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈbæk.ɡɹaʊnd/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

One's social heritage, or previous life; what one did in the past.

Example Sentences
  • The lawyer had a background in computer science.
2 Definition

A part of the picture that depicts scenery to the rear or behind the main subject; context.

3 Definition

Information relevant to the current situation about past events; history.

4 Definition

A less important feature of scenery (as opposed to foreground).

Example Sentences
  • The photographer let us pick a background for the portrait.
5 Definition

The image or color over which a computer's desktop items are shown (e.g. icons or application windows).

6 Definition

A type of activity on a computer that is not normally visible to the user.

Example Sentences
  • The antivirus program is running in the background.
Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To put in a position that is not prominent.

2 Definition

To gather and provide background information (on).

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Less important or less noticeable in a scene or system.

Example Sentences
  • The antivirus program runs on a background thread.