piggybacking
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piggybacking
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See piggyback.
verb
- present participle and gerund of piggyback
noun
- Riding on someone else's back. No piggybacking or other horseplay is allowed in the hallways.
- Transport involving vehicles arranged in an analogous way.
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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.
Similar: tailgating
- Joining in an activity that is initiated or led by someone else. Piggybacking on others' innovations seems to be his only plan for success.
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title = {piggybacking},
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