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