backup
noun
1 backup
An accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage.
2 backup
Someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult).
synonyms: backup man, fill-in, relief, reliever, stand-in, substitute.
Dutch: vervanger
3 backup
A musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts.
synonyms: accompaniment, musical accompaniment, support.
Dutch: steun, ondersteuning, accompagnement, begeleiding
4 backup
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.
synonym: computer backup.
Dutch: backup, reserve, reservekopie
Polish: backup, kopia zapasowa, kopia bezpieczeństwa
5 backup
The act of providing approval and support.
synonyms: backing, championship, patronage.
Dutch: backing, ruggensteun
Polish: plecy
Moby thesaurus: about-face, about-turn, advocate, agent, alter ego, alternate, alternative, amicus curiae, analogy, attorney, back track, back trail, backing, backing off, backing out, backing up, backup man, champion, change, changeling ... show more.
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