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View synonyms for back up

back up

verb

  1. tr to support or assist
  2. intr cricket (of a nonstriking batsman) to move down the wicket in readiness for a run as a ball is bowled
  3. (of water) to accumulate
  4. (of traffic) to become jammed behind an accident or other obstruction
  5. computing to make a copy of (a data file), esp for storage in another place as a security copy
  6. printing to print the second side of (a sheet)
  7. intr,usually foll byon to repeat an action immediately
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


noun

  1. a support or reinforcement
    1. a reserve or substitute
    2. ( as modifier )

      backup troops

    1. musical accompaniment, esp for a pop singer
    2. ( as modifier )

      backup singer

  2. the overflow from a blocked drain or pipe
  3. computing a file or set of files copied for security purposes
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Example Sentences

"Think of the pods like confetti: impossible to collect back up."

From Salon

His aggressive defence against Hamilton at the season finale in Abu Dhabi allowed Verstappen to close back up to the seven-time champion in the middle of the race.

From BBC

The authorities have said their priority is to get damaged water plants back up and running.

From BBC

Wednesday as Santa Ana winds whip back up, posing a challenge to crews trying to extinguish the Franklin fire in Malibu.

However, a crucial victory over Leicester City was backed up with three points against Crystal Palace which has improved their position considerably.

From BBC

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