backup
gb/bˈækˌʌp/ us/bˈækˌʌp/
A2
الإنجليزية
~ 3200
المعاني
0 معنى
اسم
A2
entity
1
Extra copy of computer data
A copy of computer files kept in case the originals are lost or broken.
نمط الاستخدام:
make [a] backup
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'backup' with 'restore'; 'backup' is the copy you make, 'restore' is putting it back.
المرادفات
duplicate (General term for an exact copy, not limited to digital data.)
الأضداد
original (The primary version of the data, not a copy.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
data backup
|cloud backup
|backup file
|automatic backup
|backup system
الموضوعات
technology
|computing
|work
|business
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- You should make a backup of your photos before upgrading your phone.
- The IT department runs a nightly backup of all company servers.
- I accidentally deleted the file, but luckily I had a backup stored on an external drive.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- I keep a backup of my work on a USB stick.
- He made a backup before changing the program.
- We have a backup of the report on the cloud.
اسم
B1
entity
2
Replacement person or equipment
Someone or something ready to help or replace another if needed.
نمط الاستخدام:
call for [backup]
خطأ شائع:
Learners may confuse 'backup' with 'support' in general; 'backup' often implies readiness to replace or assist in urgent situations.
المرادفات
substitute (Focuses on replacing someone in a role, not always in emergencies.)
الأضداد
primary (The main person or resource used first.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
call for backup
|police backup
|emergency backup
|backup generator
الموضوعات
work
|emergency
|sports
|business
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The police officer called for backup when the suspect became aggressive.
- We have a backup generator in case of a power outage.
- She's the backup goalie for the team.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- The singer has a backup in case she is sick.
- We need backup to finish this job on time.
- The team has a backup player.
اسم
B1
state
3
Blockage causing delay or buildup
When cars, people, or things cannot move because something is blocking the way.
المرادفات
jam (Informal term for a blockage, especially traffic.)
الأضداد
flow (Smooth and continuous movement without obstruction.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
traffic backup
|sewer backup
|backup on the highway
الموضوعات
transportation
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- There was a huge traffic backup after the accident.
- A sewer backup flooded the basement.
- The festival caused a backup at the ticket gates.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- There is a traffic backup on this road.
- The pipe broke and caused a water backup.
- We had a backup at the airport check-in.
فعل
A2
action
4
Make a duplicate of computer files
To make another copy of computer files so they are safe.
نمط الاستخدام:
backup [files/data]
المرادفات
copy (General term for making another version of something; less specific about safety.)
الأضداد
delete (To remove data entirely without keeping a copy.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
backup files
|backup data
|automatically backup
الموضوعات
technology
|computing
|business
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- Don't forget to backup your work before shutting down.
- The software will automatically backup your photos every night.
- I need to backup my contacts before switching phones.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- Please backup your work now.
- I will backup my photos today.
- She backed up her phone data.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
backup
IPA
GB/bˈækˌʌp/
US/bˈækˌʌp/
المقاطع والنبر
backup (١ مقطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (backup)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
- Base: backup
- Plural: backup, backups
عائلة الكلمة
التعبيرات
backup plan
1/bˈækˌʌp plˈæn/
fixed phrase
Spare plan in case of failure
Another plan you can use if your first plan does not work.
أمثلة
- We need a backup plan in case it rains on the wedding day.
- Always have a backup plan when traveling abroad.
call for backup
2/kˈɔl fɚ bˈækˌʌp/
fixed phrase
Ask for extra help urgently
To ask other people to come and help quickly, usually in emergencies.
أمثلة
- The officer had to call for backup when the crowd got violent.
- We may need to call for backup if the project falls behind schedule.
backup generator
3/bˈækˌʌp d͡ʒˈɛnɚˌeɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
Spare power generator for outages
A machine that makes electricity when the main power stops working.
أمثلة
- The hospital uses a backup generator during blackouts.
- The hospital's backup generator started automatically during the blackout.
- We installed a backup generator for emergencies.
- We installed a backup generator to protect the servers from power cuts.
- The school relies on a backup generator in the rainy season.