backup
English → English
(computing) a copy of data: a duplicate of files kept separately in case the original is lost
You should save a backup of your dissertation on an external hard drive every week.
(English) You should save a backup of your dissertation on an external hard drive every week.
The server crash was a disaster because the company hadn't made a backup in months.
(English) The server crash was a disaster because the company hadn't made a backup in months.
(support) a secondary plan: an alternative person or thing available to help if needed
The police officer called for backup when he realized there were four suspects in the building.
(English) The police officer called for backup when he realized there were four suspects in the building.
We have a gas generator as a backup in case the electricity goes out during the storm.
(English) We have a gas generator as a backup in case the electricity goes out during the storm.
Entry ID: en:en:backup · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary