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Plural
backups
1
the act of providing assistance or support to someone or something
- The soldier was relieved to see backup arrive just in time.
- We had to call for backup when the situation became too dangerous.
- His decision to rely on backup from colleagues helped solve the issue quickly.
- The police are waiting for backup before approaching the suspect's location.
- The team requested backup from another department to complete the project on time.
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(computing) a copy of computer data that can be used to restore lost or damaged data
- It's important to create regular backups of your files to prevent data loss in case of a computer crash.
- The system automatically creates daily backups of the database to ensure that no data is lost in the event of a failure.
- The IT department conducts regular tests to ensure the integrity of the backup system and its ability to restore data.
- Make sure to store your backup files in a secure location to protect them from accidental deletion or corruption.
- The external hard drive serves as a backup for important documents and photos, providing peace of mind in case of emergencies.
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a secondary musical part, vocal or instrumental, that supports or complements the main melody
- The singer was joined by a trio of backup vocalists.
- The backup harmonies added depth to the performance.
- She recorded both the lead and backup parts herself.
- The band practiced their backup sections separately.
- The concert featured live backup instead of pre-recorded tracks.
4
a person who is available to take over or assist if the original person is unable to perform their duties
- The actor couldn’t perform, so the backup stepped in for the evening show.
- She served as a backup in case the main speaker couldn’t make it to the event.
- The assistant coach served as backup when the head coach was out sick.
- She trained her colleague as a backup to handle her duties during her leave.
- The understudy was the backup for the lead actress in the play.
5
a buildup or accumulation resulting from an obstruction or blockage
- The plumbing backup flooded the basement.
- A traffic backup stretched for several kilometers.
- Heavy rain caused a backup in the drainage system.
- The technician cleared a backup in the coolant line.
- The kitchen sink had a backup due to grease buildup.