backup
gb/bˈækˌʌp/ us/bˈækˌʌp/
A2
Английский
~ 3200
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
A2
entity
1
Extra copy of computer data
A copy of computer files kept in case the originals are lost or broken.
Модель употребления:
make [a] backup
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'backup' with 'restore'; 'backup' is the copy you make, 'restore' is putting it back.
Синонимы
duplicate (General term for an exact copy, not limited to digital data.)
Антонимы
original (The primary version of the data, not a copy.)
Коллокации
data backup
|cloud backup
|backup file
|automatic backup
|backup system
Темы
technology
|computing
|work
|business
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Существительное
B1
entity
2
Replacement person or equipment
Someone or something ready to help or replace another if needed.
Модель употребления:
call for [backup]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse 'backup' with 'support' in general; 'backup' often implies readiness to replace or assist in urgent situations.
Синонимы
substitute (Focuses on replacing someone in a role, not always in emergencies.)
Антонимы
primary (The main person or resource used first.)
Коллокации
call for backup
|police backup
|emergency backup
|backup generator
Темы
work
|emergency
|sports
|business
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Существительное
B1
state
3
Blockage causing delay or buildup
When cars, people, or things cannot move because something is blocking the way.
Синонимы
jam (Informal term for a blockage, especially traffic.)
Антонимы
flow (Smooth and continuous movement without obstruction.)
Коллокации
traffic backup
|sewer backup
|backup on the highway
Темы
transportation
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- There was a huge traffic backup after the accident.
- A sewer backup flooded the basement.
- The festival caused a backup at the ticket gates.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Глагол
A2
action
4
Make a duplicate of computer files
To make another copy of computer files so they are safe.
Модель употребления:
backup [files/data]
Синонимы
copy (General term for making another version of something; less specific about safety.)
Антонимы
delete (To remove data entirely without keeping a copy.)
Коллокации
backup files
|backup data
|automatically backup
Темы
technology
|computing
|business
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- Please backup your work now.
- I will backup my photos today.
- She backed up her phone data.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
backup
IPA
GB/bˈækˌʌp/
US/bˈækˌʌp/
Слоги и ударение
backup (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (backup)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: backup
- Plural: backup, backups
Родственные слова
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.