piggybacking en · NOUN
Etymology
See piggyback.
Meanings
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(uncountable) The act or process by which someone piggybacks. ▸ Riding on someone else's back.
Throughout piggybacking's growth the railroads have demonstrated in all areas of the U.S. an ability to equal or exceed highway schedules.
1960 November, David Morgan, “"Piggyback"—U.S. success story”, in Trains Illustrated, page 684:No piggybacking or other horseplay is allowed in the hallways.
- (uncountable) The act or process by which someone piggybacks. ▸ Transport involving vehicles arranged in an analogous way.
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(uncountable) The act or process by which someone piggybacks. ▸ Inappropriately gaining entry into a restricted area, past a checkpoint, by tagging along behind another person who is authorized.
The security team watches who comes through the door, and they will stop anyone who is seen piggybacking behind a badgeholder.
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(uncountable) The act or process by which someone piggybacks. ▸ Joining in an activity that is initiated or led by someone else.
Piggybacking on others' innovations seems to be his only plan for success.