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to back up
[phrase form: back]
01
sostenere
to support someone or something
Transitive: to back up sb/sth
Example
The loyal fans always back up their favorite sports team.
The coach consistently backs up his players, fostering team spirit.
02
retrocedere, avanzare all'indietro
to move or drive something backward
Transitive
Example
She backed up the car into the parking space.
He backed up the truck to unload the cargo.
03
avvalorare, convalidare
to confirm that something is true or valid
Transitive: to back up a claim or statement
Example
She backed up her argument with compelling evidence.
Let's back these claims up with concrete examples.
04
essere in coda, accumulare
to wait in a long line of cars, unable to move because the road is crowded
Intransitive
Example
The city center was a mess, with cars backing up for miles because of the parade.
Il centro della città era un caos, con le auto in coda per miglia a causa della parata.
Heavy rain led to streets flooding, and traffic started backing up in various areas.
Forti piogge hanno portato ad allagamenti nelle strade e il traffico ha iniziato ad accumulare in diverse aree.
05
fare una copia di riserva
to make a copy of computer digital data
Transitive: to back up digital data
Example
I 'll back up my important documents before the software update.
The IT team needs to back the entire database up regularly.
Example
The vehicle cautiously backed up to reposition itself in the tight parking spot.
In the narrow alley, the delivery truck had to back up to find an alternative route.
07
fare marcia indietro, rimediare
to reverse or undo one's actions or decisions
Intransitive
Example
I had to back up and apologize after realizing my mistake.
Ho dovuto fare marcia indietro e scusarmi dopo essermi reso conto del mio errore.
They chose to back up and remove the controversial statement from the press release.
Hanno scelto di fare marcia indietro e rimuovere la dichiarazione controversa dal comunicato stampa.
08
rivalutare, ripensare
to reconsider or rethink one's previous thoughts or decisions
Intransitive
Example
After hearing new information, I decided to back up and rethink my choice.
Dopo aver sentito nuove informazioni, ho deciso di rivalutare e ripensare la mia scelta.
He had to back up and reconsider his opinion after the discussion.
Ha dovuto rivalutare e ripensare la sua opinione dopo la discussione.
