Backup
21backup — n. 1 moral or technical support (called for extra backup). 2 a reserve. 3 Computing (often attrib.) a the procedure for making security copies of data (backup facilities). b the copy itself (made a backup). 4 US a queue of vehicles etc., esp. in… …
22backup — noun Usage: often attributive Date: 1951 1. a. one that serves as a substitute or support < a backup plan > b. musical accompaniment c. additional personnel who …
23backup — [[t]bæ̱kʌp[/t]] backups also back up 1) N VAR Backup consists of extra equipment, resources, or people that you can get help or support from if necessary. There is no emergency back up immediately available... Alternative treatments can provide a …
24backup — 1. The periodic copying of accounting and other data in case of loss of information. The backup of computerized information systems permits data recovery and is normal practice in modern organizations. The frequency and storage arrangements of… …
25backup — noun Backup is used before these nouns: ↑copy, ↑disk, ↑facility, ↑file, ↑goalkeeper, ↑musician, ↑plan, ↑role, ↑service, ↑singer, ↑singing, ↑system, ↑ …
26backup — n. substitute a backup for, to * * * [ bækʌp] to [ substitute ] a backup for …
27backup — noun (C, U) 1 something or someone used to provide support and help when it is needed: Army units can only operate if they have sufficient backup. 2 backup plan/system/generator a plan or system that can be used if the main one does not work …
28backup — 1. noun troops will provide backup Syn: help, support, assistance, aid, reserve, reinforcements 2. adjective a backup supply Syn: reserve, spare, substitute, replacement, standby, fallback, emergency …
29backup — [ˈbækʌp] noun 1) [C/U] people or equipment that can be used when extra help is needed The gang was armed, so the police called for backup.[/ex] a backup generator/crew[/ex] 2) [C] computing a copy of information on your computer that you make in… …
30backup — / bækʌp/ adjective supporting or helping ● We offer a free backup service to customers. ● After a series of sales tours by representatives, the sales director sends backup letters to all the contacts …
