piggyback

1. (transitive)To carry (someone) on the back or shoulders.

   huckepack tragen

   support on the back and shoulders

2. (transitive)To ride on someone's back or shoulders.

   ride on someone's shoulders or back

3. (ambitransitive)To attach or append something to another (usually larger) object or event.

   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.

   draufpacken, draufsatteln, dranhängen

4. (Internet, transitive)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.

5. (Internet, transitive)To utilize "last-mile" wiring rented from a larger owner ISP by a smaller ISP.

6. (transitive)To transport (a lorry/truck) on a flatbed railway wagon.

7. (transitive)To enter a secured area at the same time along with (someone having authorized access); to tailgate.

   Okay, when someone accesses a door with a card key, anyone additional who comes in with them is piggy-backing on their access, like someone riding piggy-back. Get it?

1. Tom gave Mary a piggyback ride.

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2. Daddy, I can't walk any more. Could you give me a piggyback ride?

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3. The strategy is light on legislative or funding promises, mostly piggybacking on existing laws and funds.

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