back-up

[US]/ˈbæk.ʌp/

[UK]/ˈbæk.ʌp/

Translation

n.a copy of data made to restore the original in case of loss
adj.used as a substitute or reserve
v.to make a copy of data for protection

back-up plan

back-up data

back-up system

back-up singer

back-up file

back-up copy

back-up power

back-up drive

we have a back-up plan in case the first one fails.

always back-up your important files regularly.

the singer had a back-up dancer to help her perform.

it's good to have a back-up power supply for emergencies.

create a back-up of your hard drive before installing new software.

the team's back-up goalie was ready to play.

make sure your back-up data is stored securely.

this is my back-up option if the primary one doesn't work.

we need to back-up the database every week.

the back-up singer stepped in when the main vocalist was ill.

do you have a back-up copy of the presentation?

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