backup
gb/bˈækˌʌp/ us/bˈækˌʌp/
A2
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 3200
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਨਾਂਵ
A2
entity
1
Extra copy of computer data
A copy of computer files kept in case the originals are lost or broken.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
make [a] backup
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'backup' with 'restore'; 'backup' is the copy you make, 'restore' is putting it back.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
duplicate (General term for an exact copy, not limited to digital data.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
original (The primary version of the data, not a copy.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
data backup
|cloud backup
|backup file
|automatic backup
|backup system
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
technology
|computing
|work
|business
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਨਾਂਵ
B1
entity
2
Replacement person or equipment
Someone or something ready to help or replace another if needed.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
call for [backup]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse 'backup' with 'support' in general; 'backup' often implies readiness to replace or assist in urgent situations.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
substitute (Focuses on replacing someone in a role, not always in emergencies.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
primary (The main person or resource used first.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
call for backup
|police backup
|emergency backup
|backup generator
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
work
|emergency
|sports
|business
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਨਾਂਵ
B1
state
3
Blockage causing delay or buildup
When cars, people, or things cannot move because something is blocking the way.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
jam (Informal term for a blockage, especially traffic.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
flow (Smooth and continuous movement without obstruction.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
traffic backup
|sewer backup
|backup on the highway
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
transportation
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- There was a huge traffic backup after the accident.
- A sewer backup flooded the basement.
- The festival caused a backup at the ticket gates.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
A2
action
4
Make a duplicate of computer files
To make another copy of computer files so they are safe.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
backup [files/data]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
copy (General term for making another version of something; less specific about safety.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
delete (To remove data entirely without keeping a copy.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
backup files
|backup data
|automatically backup
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
technology
|computing
|business
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Please backup your work now.
- I will backup my photos today.
- She backed up her phone data.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
backup
IPA
GB/bˈækˌʌp/
US/bˈækˌʌp/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
backup (1 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (backup)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: backup
- Plural: backup, backups
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.