# put one's back into

> English word · Verb

## Definitions
1. Synonym of strive: to apply oneself.

## Etymology
From the literal action of straining with one's whole body to push a heavy object. Compare put one's shoulder to the wheel.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/put-one-s-back-into