Support doctor over operation in wider context (8)
I believe the answer is:
backdrop
'wider context' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how they can define each other.
'support doctor over operation' is the wordplay.
'support' becomes 'back' (to back is to support or endorse).
'doctor' becomes 'Dr' (abbreviation).
'over operation' becomes 'op' (I am not sure about the 'over' bit.).
'back'+'dr'+'op'='BACKDROP'
'in' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for backdrop that I've seen before include "Theatrical scenery" , "Against which action is played out" , "Setting for a scene" , "Painted rear stage cloth" , "Scenery hung at the rear of a stage" .)