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Backup
01
the act of providing assistance or support to someone or something
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
backups
Examples
The soldier was relieved to see backup arrive just in time.
02
(computing) a copy of computer data that can be used to restore lost or damaged data
Examples
It 's important to create regular backups of your files to prevent data loss in case of a computer crash.
03
a secondary musical part, vocal or instrumental, that supports or complements the main melody
Examples
The singer was joined by a trio of backup vocalists.
04
a person who is available to take over or assist if the original person is unable to perform their duties
Examples
The actor could n’t perform, so the backup stepped in for the evening show.
05
a buildup or accumulation resulting from an obstruction or blockage
Examples
The plumbing backup flooded the basement.
to backup
01
to create a duplicate copy of data on a computer or digital device for the purpose of preserving it for future access or recovery
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
up
Base verb
back
Present tense
back up
3rd person singular
backs up
Present participle
backing up
Past simple
backed up
Past participle
backed up
Examples
Make sure to back up your documents to an external drive.
