Back onto
phrasal verb
To reverse a vehicle or move backwards onto a particular place or object.
The car driver tried to back onto the main road.
Often appears as...
- back onto the road
- back onto the driveway
phrasal verb
For a building or door to have its rear side facing or opening onto a particular place or view.
Our house backs onto a beautiful forest.
Often appears as...
- back onto a park
- back onto a garden
phrasal verb
To reverse a vehicle or move backwards onto a particular place or object.
The car driver tried to back onto the main road.
Often appears as...
- back onto the road
- back onto the driveway
phrasal verb
For a building or door to have its rear side facing or opening onto a particular place or view.
Our house backs onto a beautiful forest.
Often appears as...
- back onto a park
- back onto a garden
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Spatial Awareness
Understanding the space needed to safely maneuver a vehicle in reverse.
Make sure you back onto the parking spot without hitting the poles.
Pro Tip 2/3Procedure Caution
Reflects a careful process often accompanied by someone guiding from outside the vehicle.
When you back onto the curb, have your friend guide you.
Pro Tip 3/3Visibility Importance
Emphasizes the need to check all mirrors for complete visibility before backing.
Always back onto the street with your mirrors clear of obstructions.
Pro Tip 1/3Spatial Awareness
Understanding the space needed to safely maneuver a vehicle in reverse.
Make sure you back onto the parking spot without hitting the poles.
Pro Tip 2/3Procedure Caution
Reflects a careful process often accompanied by someone guiding from outside the vehicle.
When you back onto the curb, have your friend guide you.
Pro Tip 3/3Visibility Importance
Emphasizes the need to check all mirrors for complete visibility before backing.
Always back onto the street with your mirrors clear of obstructions.
Pro Tip 1/3Spatial Awareness
Understanding the space needed to safely maneuver a vehicle in reverse.
Make sure you back onto the parking spot without hitting the poles.
Pro Tip 2/3Procedure Caution
Reflects a careful process often accompanied by someone guiding from outside the vehicle.
When you back onto the curb, have your friend guide you.
Pro Tip 3/3Visibility Importance
Emphasizes the need to check all mirrors for complete visibility before backing.
Always back onto the street with your mirrors clear of obstructions.
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