backdrop

noun C1 Formal

Meaning

A backdrop refers to a large piece of fabric or painted scenery that serves as a background for theatrical performances, photography, or events, but it can also metaphorically denote the contextual circumstances or setting against which events occur, infl

💡 While "backdrop" can refer to both physical and metaphorical contexts, it is often misused when referring to a mere background without acknowledging its potential influence on the main subject or event.

Example Sentences

The mountains provided a stunning backdrop for the conference venue .

The mountains provided a stunning backdrop for the outdoor wedding .

The new product launch took place against a strong economic backdrop .

The study was conducted against the backdrop of increasing environmental concerns .

Word in Context

At ö lyede sabah provalar ı ba ş larken gen ç oyuncular sessizce kost ü mlerini kontrol ediyordu . Sahnenin arkas ı na as ı l ı y ı pranm ış bir bez , kasaban ı n eski sokaklar ı n ı and ı ran bir backdrop i ş levi g ö r ü yordu . I şı klar yava şç a y ü kselince herkes nefesini tuttu ve dekorun g ö lgeleri oyunun duygusunu belirledi . Y ö netmen , oyunculara daha sakin olmalar ı n ı s ö yledi ve k üçü k jestlerin samimiyeti g üç lendirdi ğ ini vurgulad ı. Prova bitiminde ekip k ı sa bir mola verdi ; herkes arka plandaki ayr ı nt ı lar ı tart ış arak g ü n ü de ğ erlendirdi .

Common Phrases

cultural backdrop historical backdrop political backdrop

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