backup
gb/bˈækˌʌp/ us/bˈækˌʌp/
A2
Английски
~ 3200
Значения
0 значения
Съществително
A2
entity
1
Extra copy of computer data
A copy of computer files kept in case the originals are lost or broken.
Модел на употреба:
make [a] backup
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'backup' with 'restore'; 'backup' is the copy you make, 'restore' is putting it back.
Синоними
duplicate (General term for an exact copy, not limited to digital data.)
Антоними
original (The primary version of the data, not a copy.)
Колокации
data backup
|cloud backup
|backup file
|automatic backup
|backup system
Теми
technology
|computing
|work
|business
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- 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.
Примери за учащи
- 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.
Съществително
B1
entity
2
Replacement person or equipment
Someone or something ready to help or replace another if needed.
Модел на употреба:
call for [backup]
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse 'backup' with 'support' in general; 'backup' often implies readiness to replace or assist in urgent situations.
Синоними
substitute (Focuses on replacing someone in a role, not always in emergencies.)
Антоними
primary (The main person or resource used first.)
Колокации
call for backup
|police backup
|emergency backup
|backup generator
Теми
work
|emergency
|sports
|business
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- 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.
Примери за учащи
- 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.
Съществително
B1
state
3
Blockage causing delay or buildup
When cars, people, or things cannot move because something is blocking the way.
Синоними
jam (Informal term for a blockage, especially traffic.)
Антоними
flow (Smooth and continuous movement without obstruction.)
Колокации
traffic backup
|sewer backup
|backup on the highway
Теми
transportation
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- There was a huge traffic backup after the accident.
- A sewer backup flooded the basement.
- The festival caused a backup at the ticket gates.
Примери за учащи
- 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.
Глагол
A2
action
4
Make a duplicate of computer files
To make another copy of computer files so they are safe.
Модел на употреба:
backup [files/data]
Синоними
copy (General term for making another version of something; less specific about safety.)
Антоними
delete (To remove data entirely without keeping a copy.)
Колокации
backup files
|backup data
|automatically backup
Теми
technology
|computing
|business
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- 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.
Примери за учащи
- Please backup your work now.
- I will backup my photos today.
- She backed up her phone data.
Граматика
Речникова форма
backup
IPA
GB/bˈækˌʌp/
US/bˈækˌʌp/
Срички и ударение
backup (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (backup)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: backup
- Plural: backup, backups
Семейство думи
Изрази
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.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- 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.