Definition of Backup in English :

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Backup meaning in English

Meaning of Backup in English

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Backup

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Noun

1. backup

an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage

Example Sentences:
'a traffic backup on the main street'
'he discovered a backup in the toilet'

2. backup, backup man, fill-in, relief, reliever, stand-in, substitute

someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)

Example Sentences:
'the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes'
'we need extra employees for summer fill-ins'

3. accompaniment, backup, musical accompaniment, support

a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts

4. backup, computer backup

(computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device

Example Sentences:
'he made a backup in case the original was accidentally damaged or erased'

5. backing, backup, championship, patronage

the act of providing approval and support

Example Sentences:
'his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Backup

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noun
1. 
additional support or resources to help accomplish a task
Classroom assistants give backup to teachers.
Police grew frustrated because they were not getting much backup from the courts.
I've had no backup from my family, none of them even seemed concerned.
We are here to provide backup if you need it.
the technological backup required for the mission
Alternative treatments can provide a useful backup to conventional treatment.
Midwives must have the backup of specialist obstetrician services.
2. 
reinforcements provided to complete a task
More officers arrived on the scene to provide backup.
Airports are required to have backup from local fire brigades in case of a serious incident.
He was told he might not receive police backup on the street.
The two bodyguards were frantically calling for backup.
3. 
a reserve or substitute
Every part of the system has a backup.
There is no emergency backup immediately available.
4. computing
a file or set of files copied for security purposes
It didn't matter that I had accidentally wiped the disk because there was a backup.
5. 
the overflow from a blocked drain or pipe
6. US
a traffic jam or tailback usually caused by something blocking the road
The accident caused a backup on the freeway.
a traffic backup on the Bay Bridge
modifier
7. 
able to provide support
We need a backup team in case of emergencies.
Does the company have a 24-hour backup service?
8. 
able to act as a substitute or alternative
What if you can't borrow your mum's car? Do you have a backup plan?
9. computing
being or relating to a file or set of files copied for security purposes
Computer users should make regular backup copies of their work.
I was able to reload the files from a backup disk
a backup storage device

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Backup

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adjective
1. 
standing by as an alternate or auxiliary
a backup pilot
2. 
supporting
a backup effort
noun
3. 
the act or result of backing up
; specif.,
a. 
an accumulation because of a stoppage
b. 
a support or help
4.  Bowling
a ball that follows a path opposite to that of a hook
: in full backup ball

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.


Backup

see synonyms of backup
n.
1.
a. A reserve or substitute.
b. Computers A copy of a program or file that is stored separately from the original.
2.
a. Support or backing.
b. Music A background accompaniment, as for a performer.
3. An overflow or accumulation caused by clogging or by a stoppage: a backup in the sink; a backup of traffic at the drawbridge.
adj.
Extra; standby: a backup pilot.

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