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Noun: backup 'bak`úp- An accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage
"a traffic backup on the main street"; "he discovered a backup in the toilet" - Someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
- stand-in, substitute, relief, reliever, backup man, fill-in - A musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
- accompaniment, musical accompaniment, support - (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device
"he made a backup in case the original was accidentally damaged or erased" - computer backup - The act of providing approval and support
- backing, championship, patronage Verb: back up- Give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to
- support - Move backwards from a certain position
- back off, back down - Establish as valid or genuine
"Can you back up your claims?" - back - Make a copy of (a computer file) especially for storage in another place as a security copy
"You'd better back up these files!" - Become or cause to become obstructed
"The water pipe is backed up" - clog, choke off, clog up, congest, choke, foul
Derived forms: backed up, backing up, backups, backs up See also: back Type of: accretion, accumulation, affirm, approval, approving, blessing, block, close up, compeer, confirm, copy, corroborate, draw back, duplicate, duplication, equal, impede, jam, match, move back, obstruct, obturate, occlude, part, peer, pull away, pull back, recede, re-create, retire, retreat, substantiate, support, sustain, voice, withdraw Encyclopedia: Back up Backup |