backup
gb/bˈækˌʌp/ us/bˈækˌʌp/
A2
אנגלית
~ 3200
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
שם עצם
A2
entity
1
Extra copy of computer data
A copy of computer files kept in case the originals are lost or broken.
תבנית שימוש:
make [a] backup
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'backup' with 'restore'; 'backup' is the copy you make, 'restore' is putting it back.
מילים נרדפות
duplicate (General term for an exact copy, not limited to digital data.)
הפכים
original (The primary version of the data, not a copy.)
צירופים
data backup
|cloud backup
|backup file
|automatic backup
|backup system
נושאים
technology
|computing
|work
|business
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- 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.
שם עצם
B1
entity
2
Replacement person or equipment
Someone or something ready to help or replace another if needed.
תבנית שימוש:
call for [backup]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may confuse 'backup' with 'support' in general; 'backup' often implies readiness to replace or assist in urgent situations.
מילים נרדפות
substitute (Focuses on replacing someone in a role, not always in emergencies.)
הפכים
primary (The main person or resource used first.)
צירופים
call for backup
|police backup
|emergency backup
|backup generator
נושאים
work
|emergency
|sports
|business
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- 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.
שם עצם
B1
state
3
Blockage causing delay or buildup
When cars, people, or things cannot move because something is blocking the way.
מילים נרדפות
jam (Informal term for a blockage, especially traffic.)
הפכים
flow (Smooth and continuous movement without obstruction.)
צירופים
traffic backup
|sewer backup
|backup on the highway
נושאים
transportation
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- There was a huge traffic backup after the accident.
- A sewer backup flooded the basement.
- The festival caused a backup at the ticket gates.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- 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.
פועל
A2
action
4
Make a duplicate of computer files
To make another copy of computer files so they are safe.
תבנית שימוש:
backup [files/data]
מילים נרדפות
copy (General term for making another version of something; less specific about safety.)
הפכים
delete (To remove data entirely without keeping a copy.)
צירופים
backup files
|backup data
|automatically backup
נושאים
technology
|computing
|business
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- Please backup your work now.
- I will backup my photos today.
- She backed up her phone data.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
backup
IPA
GB/bˈækˌʌp/
US/bˈækˌʌp/
הברות והטעמה
backup (1 הברה)
Stress on 1st syllable (backup)
צורות המילה
Noun
- Base: backup
- Plural: backup, backups
משפחת מילים
ביטויים
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.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- 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.