Back into

Verb

Word Frequency: 26.1

Definitions

1.VerbTo 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.VerbTo be forced into a situation by circumstances.

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

3.VerbUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see back,‎ into.

"I like to back into parking spots."

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