piggyback
verb C2- To carry (someone) on the back or shoulders.
- To ride on someone's back or shoulders.
- To attach or append something to another (usually larger) object or event. · They tried to piggyback that proposal on the rivers and harbors bill.
- 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 utilize "last-mile" wiring rented from a larger owner ISP by a smaller ISP.
- To transport (a lorry/truck) on a flatbed railway wagon.
- To enter a secured area at the same time along with (someone having authorized access); to tailgate.
He/she/it piggybacks · Past piggybacked · Past participle piggybacked · -ing form piggybacking
Verb forms
- Base form
- piggyback
- He/she/it
- piggybacks
- Past
- piggybacked
- Past participle
- piggybacked
- -ing form
- piggybacking
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