backup
gb/bˈækˌʌp/ us/bˈækˌʌp/
A2
Engleză
~ 3200
Sensuri
0 sensuri
Substantiv
A2
entity
1
Extra copy of computer data
A copy of computer files kept in case the originals are lost or broken.
Tipar de utilizare:
make [a] backup
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'backup' with 'restore'; 'backup' is the copy you make, 'restore' is putting it back.
Sinonime
duplicate (General term for an exact copy, not limited to digital data.)
Antonime
original (The primary version of the data, not a copy.)
Colocații
data backup
|cloud backup
|backup file
|automatic backup
|backup system
Teme
technology
|computing
|work
|business
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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.
Substantiv
B1
entity
2
Replacement person or equipment
Someone or something ready to help or replace another if needed.
Tipar de utilizare:
call for [backup]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse 'backup' with 'support' in general; 'backup' often implies readiness to replace or assist in urgent situations.
Sinonime
substitute (Focuses on replacing someone in a role, not always in emergencies.)
Antonime
primary (The main person or resource used first.)
Colocații
call for backup
|police backup
|emergency backup
|backup generator
Teme
work
|emergency
|sports
|business
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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.
Substantiv
B1
state
3
Blockage causing delay or buildup
When cars, people, or things cannot move because something is blocking the way.
Sinonime
jam (Informal term for a blockage, especially traffic.)
Antonime
flow (Smooth and continuous movement without obstruction.)
Colocații
traffic backup
|sewer backup
|backup on the highway
Teme
transportation
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- There was a huge traffic backup after the accident.
- A sewer backup flooded the basement.
- The festival caused a backup at the ticket gates.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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.
Verb
A2
action
4
Make a duplicate of computer files
To make another copy of computer files so they are safe.
Tipar de utilizare:
backup [files/data]
Sinonime
copy (General term for making another version of something; less specific about safety.)
Antonime
delete (To remove data entirely without keeping a copy.)
Colocații
backup files
|backup data
|automatically backup
Teme
technology
|computing
|business
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- Please backup your work now.
- I will backup my photos today.
- She backed up her phone data.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
backup
IPA
GB/bˈækˌʌp/
US/bˈækˌʌp/
Silabe și accent
backup (1 silabă)
Stress on 1st syllable (backup)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: backup
- Plural: backup, backups
Familie de cuvinte
Expresii
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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.