backup
gb/bˈækˌʌp/ us/bˈækˌʌp/
A2
Inggeris
~ 3200
Makna
0 makna
Kata nama
A2
entity
1
Extra copy of computer data
A copy of computer files kept in case the originals are lost or broken.
Corak penggunaan:
make [a] backup
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes confuse 'backup' with 'restore'; 'backup' is the copy you make, 'restore' is putting it back.
Sinonim
duplicate (General term for an exact copy, not limited to digital data.)
Antonim
original (The primary version of the data, not a copy.)
Kolokasi
data backup
|cloud backup
|backup file
|automatic backup
|backup system
Tema
technology
|computing
|work
|business
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- 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.
Kata nama
B1
entity
2
Replacement person or equipment
Someone or something ready to help or replace another if needed.
Corak penggunaan:
call for [backup]
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners may confuse 'backup' with 'support' in general; 'backup' often implies readiness to replace or assist in urgent situations.
Sinonim
substitute (Focuses on replacing someone in a role, not always in emergencies.)
Antonim
primary (The main person or resource used first.)
Kolokasi
call for backup
|police backup
|emergency backup
|backup generator
Tema
work
|emergency
|sports
|business
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- 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.
Kata nama
B1
state
3
Blockage causing delay or buildup
When cars, people, or things cannot move because something is blocking the way.
Sinonim
jam (Informal term for a blockage, especially traffic.)
Antonim
flow (Smooth and continuous movement without obstruction.)
Kolokasi
traffic backup
|sewer backup
|backup on the highway
Tema
transportation
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- There was a huge traffic backup after the accident.
- A sewer backup flooded the basement.
- The festival caused a backup at the ticket gates.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- 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.
Kata kerja
A2
action
4
Make a duplicate of computer files
To make another copy of computer files so they are safe.
Corak penggunaan:
backup [files/data]
Sinonim
copy (General term for making another version of something; less specific about safety.)
Antonim
delete (To remove data entirely without keeping a copy.)
Kolokasi
backup files
|backup data
|automatically backup
Tema
technology
|computing
|business
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- Please backup your work now.
- I will backup my photos today.
- She backed up her phone data.
Tatabahasa
Bentuk kamus
backup
IPA
GB/bˈækˌʌp/
US/bˈækˌʌp/
Suku kata dan tekanan
backup (1 suku kata)
Stress on 1st syllable (backup)
Bentuk kata
Noun
- Base: backup
- Plural: backup, backups
Keluarga kata
Ungkapan
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.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- 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.