English-German translations for piggyback

Definition of piggyback

  • On somebody's back or shoulders
  • Pertaining to transportation of goods where one transportation unit is carried on the back of something else. For example, a truck on a train
  • On somebody's back or shoulders
  • To attach or append something to another object or event
  • To obtain a wireless internet connection by bringing one's own computer within the range of another's wireless connection without that subscriber's permission or knowledge
  • to carry someone on the back or shoulders
  • To enter a secured area at the same time along with someone having authorized access; to tailgate
  • A ride on somebody's back or shoulders

Examples

  • a piggyback ride
  • to ride piggyback
  • They tried to piggyback that proposal on the rivers and harbors bill
  • The popular host can’t claim credit for the trade, though. The idea wasn’t his. He piggybacked off another successful investor who had a history of picking winners

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