Search:   Dictionary All Posts
Store Your Knowledge at the Brain Bank!
Login / Register - It's free!

backup Definition

Cancel
Login to Create a ListRegister for Free!
backup
noun(back-up)
a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
Synonyms: accompaniment, musical accompaniment, support,
backup
noun(back-up)
(computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device
Synonyms: computer backup,
Examples:
He made a backup in case the original was accidentally damaged or erased.
backup
noun(back-up)
the act of providing approval and support
Synonyms: backing, championship, patronage,
backup
noun(back-up)
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
Synonyms: backup man, fill-in, relief, reliever, stand-in, substitute,
backup
noun(back-up)
an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage
Examples:
A traffic backup on the main street.
He discovered a backup in the toilet.

Words Related to backup!

substitute, relief, backup man, computer backup, fill-in, stand-in, replacement, fallback, standby, reserve, alternate, protection, backstop, emergency, backing, security, backed, back, auxiliary, reinforcements, copying, safeguard, saving, escort, booking, support, alternative, help, salvage, copy, rescue, supporting, safeguarding, adjunct, booster, augmentation, spare, adjunctive, logistical, ancillary, reinforcement, rendition, preservation, logistics, sauvegarde, reservation, reverse, endorsement, stiffener, copies, endorsed, stiffening, supportive, backrest, back-up, back-ups, backstopping, failover, seatback, stand-by, disk, offsite, undelete, replication, deduplication, setup, storage, starter, server, synchronization, downtime, encryption, utility, retrieval, clipboard, configuration, antivirus, understudy, back up, deposit box, removable disk, archiving, stopgap, syncing, stringer, rookie, workhorse, journeyman, continuity, assentor, swap file, benching, restoral, castoff, diskless, fumbler, blocker, benchwarmer, riss, placeholder,

backup Examples by Brain Bank Users