Less important or less noticeable in a scene or system.

simple past tense and past participle of backgrind

To put in a position that is not prominent. / (journalism) To gather and provide background information (on).

One's social heritage, or previous life; what one did in the past. / A part of the picture that depicts scenery to the rear or behind the main subject; context.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of background

plural of background

(chiefly US) A briefing or document typically provided prior to a meeting or other event that gives basic details on subjects that are likely to be mentioned.

plural of backgrounder

Moved to the background / (computing) (of a task) Made non-interactive

simple past tense and past participle of background