background
The area behind the main person or thing in a picture or view.
The part of a view, photograph, or design that appears furthest from the viewer, behind the main subject.
The education, work, and family history of a person.
A person's education, work experience, and family circumstances that influence who they are.
The situation or facts that help explain an event or idea.
The situation or set of events that provide context for something to happen or be understood.
Quiet sounds you can hear around you that are not important.
Any sound that is present in a setting but not the main focus of attention.
- Base: background
- Plural: background, backgrounds
against a background of [something]
1happening with certain conditions as context
Happening while certain conditions or events are present.
- The speech was delivered against a background of political unrest.
- The novel unfolds against a background of war and poverty.
background check
1investigation into personal history
When someone looks at your past work, education, and records to check if information is true.
- All new employees must pass a background check.
- The landlord ran a background check before renting the apartment.
in the background
1behind or less noticeable
Behind something or not very noticeable compared to other things.
- In the photo, you can see mountains in the background.
- He prefers to stay in the background and let others lead.