backup
IPA: bˈækʌp
noun
- A reserve or substitute.
- (computing) A copy of a file or record, stored separately from the original, that can be used to recover the original if it is destroyed or damaged.
- An accumulation of material caused by a (partial) obstruction or (complete) blockage of the flow or movement of the material, or an accumulation of material that causes an overflow due to the flow being greater than the maximum possible flow.
- (law enforcement) reinforcements
- Any support or extra help.
- (music) Accompaniment
verb
- (computing, nonstandard) Alternative form of back up [(idiomatic, intransitive) To move backwards, especially for a vehicle to do so.]
adjective
- Standby, reserve or extra.
- (computing) That is intended as a backup.
- Supporting, reinforcing; (music) of or related to accompaniment
back up
IPA: bˈækˈʌp
verb
- (idiomatic, intransitive) To move backwards, especially for a vehicle to do so.
- (idiomatic, transitive) To move a vehicle backwards.
- (idiomatic, intransitive) To undo one's actions.
- (idiomatic, intransitive) To reconsider one's thoughts.
- (idiomatic, computing, transitive) To copy (data) so that it can be restored if the main copy is lost.
- (idiomatic, transitive) To provide support or the promise of support to.
- (idiomatic, intransitive, cricket) For the non-striker to take a few steps down the pitch, in preparation to taking a run, just as the bowler bowls the ball.
- (idiomatic, intransitive, cricket) For a fielder to position himself behind the wicket (relative to a team-mate who is throwing the ball at the wicket) so as to stop the ball, and prevent overthrows.
- (idiomatic, intransitive, of a blockage) To halt the flow or movement of something.
- (idiomatic, intransitive, informal) To fill up because of a backlog.
back-up
IPA: bˈækʌp
noun
- Alternative spelling of backup [A reserve or substitute.]
adjective
- Alternative spelling of backup [Standby, reserve or extra.]
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