backup

nounB1 · Intermediate

Extra copy kept in case something goes wrong.

Meanings of «backup»

1 · noun

extra copy kept in case something goes wrong

I saved a backup of my photos on my laptop.

2 · noun

extra help or people sent to support someone

The officer radioed for backup during the emergency.

Similar: reinforcementssupport help

Translation

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«backup» in 17 languages

AR العربية

AZ Azərbaycan

DE Deutsch

ES Español

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FR Français

HI हिन्दी

ID Indonesia

JA 日本語

KO 한국어

PT Português

RO Română

RU Русский

TH ไทย

TR Türkçe

UK Українська

UZ O‘zbek

VI Tiếng Việt

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The difference between similar words

something kept ready for later

reservesomething saved to use when neededWe keep some money in reserve.

backupan extra thing used if the first one failsI keep a backup of my photos.

standbyready to be used at once if neededA standby team is ready to help.

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