backup
/ˈbækˌʌp/
noun
- A copy of computer data made in case the original is lost or damaged.
- She lost all her photos because she didn't have a backup.
- The system automatically creates a backup every night at midnight.
- Always keep a backup of your important files on an external hard drive.
- Extra help, support, or resources available when needed.
- The team brought a backup player in case someone got injured.
- We have a backup generator in case the power goes out.
- The police called for backup when the situation got out of control.
- A person or thing that serves as a substitute or replacement.
- Keep a backup key hidden outside your house.
- The backup driver took over when the main driver got tired.
- He is the backup for the lead singer in the band.
- A buildup or accumulation, especially of traffic or work.
- There was a huge backup on the highway due to an accident.
- The backup of paperwork on her desk made her feel overwhelmed.
- A backup in the drainage system caused the basement to flood.
verb
- To make a copy of computer data for safekeeping.
- She backs up her photos to the cloud every week.
- The IT department backs up the server data daily.
- Remember to backup your files before updating the software.
- To support or reinforce someone or something.
- I'll backup your story if anyone questions it.
- The other team members backed up his proposal during the meeting.
- Her evidence backed up the claims in the report.
- To move backward, especially a vehicle.
- He backed up the truck to the loading dock.
- The driver backed up to let the ambulance pass.
- She backed up carefully to avoid hitting the mailbox.
adjective
- Extra or reserve; serving as a substitute or support.
- She keeps a backup pair of glasses in her desk drawer.
- The backup battery kept the phone running for another hour.
- We have a backup plan in case it rains on the picnic.
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