backup
gb/bˈækˌʌp/ us/bˈækˌʌp/
A2
Anglų
~ 3200
Reikšmės
0 reikšmių
Daiktavardis
A2
entity
1
Extra copy of computer data
A copy of computer files kept in case the originals are lost or broken.
Vartosenos šablonas:
make [a] backup
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'backup' with 'restore'; 'backup' is the copy you make, 'restore' is putting it back.
Sinonimai
duplicate (General term for an exact copy, not limited to digital data.)
Antonimai
original (The primary version of the data, not a copy.)
Kolokacijos
data backup
|cloud backup
|backup file
|automatic backup
|backup system
Temos
technology
|computing
|work
|business
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Daiktavardis
B1
entity
2
Replacement person or equipment
Someone or something ready to help or replace another if needed.
Vartosenos šablonas:
call for [backup]
Dažna klaida:
Learners may confuse 'backup' with 'support' in general; 'backup' often implies readiness to replace or assist in urgent situations.
Sinonimai
substitute (Focuses on replacing someone in a role, not always in emergencies.)
Antonimai
primary (The main person or resource used first.)
Kolokacijos
call for backup
|police backup
|emergency backup
|backup generator
Temos
work
|emergency
|sports
|business
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Daiktavardis
B1
state
3
Blockage causing delay or buildup
When cars, people, or things cannot move because something is blocking the way.
Sinonimai
jam (Informal term for a blockage, especially traffic.)
Antonimai
flow (Smooth and continuous movement without obstruction.)
Kolokacijos
traffic backup
|sewer backup
|backup on the highway
Temos
transportation
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- There was a huge traffic backup after the accident.
- A sewer backup flooded the basement.
- The festival caused a backup at the ticket gates.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Veiksmažodis
A2
action
4
Make a duplicate of computer files
To make another copy of computer files so they are safe.
Vartosenos šablonas:
backup [files/data]
Sinonimai
copy (General term for making another version of something; less specific about safety.)
Antonimai
delete (To remove data entirely without keeping a copy.)
Kolokacijos
backup files
|backup data
|automatically backup
Temos
technology
|computing
|business
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- Please backup your work now.
- I will backup my photos today.
- She backed up her phone data.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
backup
IPA
GB/bˈækˌʌp/
US/bˈækˌʌp/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
backup (1 skiemuo)
Stress on 1st syllable (backup)
Žodžio formos
Noun
- Base: backup
- Plural: backup, backups
Žodžių šeima
Posakiai
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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.