backup

A noun referring to a reserve, duplicate, or support system, such as a copy of data, a substitute person, or an accumulation causing a blockage.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее резерв, дубликат или вспомогательную систему, например, копию данных, замену человека или скопление, вызывающее затор.esSustantivo que designa una reserva, duplicado o sistema auxiliar, como una copia de datos, una persona que sustituye a otra o una acumulación que causa congestión.frNom désignant une réserve, un double ou un système auxiliaire, par exemple une copie de sauvegarde de données, un remplaçant pour une personne ou un embouteillage de véhicules.deSubstantiv, das eine Reserve, ein Duplikat oder ein Hilfssystem bezeichnet, z. B. eine Datenkopie, eine Ersatzkraft oder einen Rückstau, der einen Stau verursacht.ptSubstantivo que designa reserva, duplicata ou sistema auxiliar, como uma cópia de dados, um substituto para uma pessoa ou um acúmulo que provoca congestionamento.zh名词，指备用的人或物、后备力量，也指数据或文件的副本。arاسم يدل على الاحتياطي أو النسخة المكررة أو النظام المساند، مثل نسخة احتياطية من البيانات، أو بديل عن شخص، أو تراكم يسبب ازدحاماً.

1. Accumulation due to blockage B2 informal

   A buildup or pile-up caused by a clog or stoppage, often in a system or flow.

   • There was a backup in the sink because of the clogged drain.
   • The traffic backup stretched for miles after the accident.
   • A backup in the sewer system caused flooding in the basement.

   ruЗаторesAcumulación por obstrucciónfrRefoulement dû à une obstructiondeRückstauptRepresamentozh堵塞arانسداد

   المرادفات: blockageclogcongestionjamlogjamobstructionsnarl

2. Replacement or substitute B1 formal

   A person who takes over the role of another, especially in dangerous or difficult situations.

   • The team has a backup in case the lead singer gets sick.
   • He served as a backup for the security guard during the night shift.
   • We need a backup driver for the long road trip.

   ruЗаменаesRespaldo o sustitutofrRemplacement ou substitutdeErsatzptSubstitutozh替补arالبديل

   المرادفات: alternatecoverreliefreplacementreservestand-insubstitutesurrogateunderstudy

3. Supporting musical part B2 formal art

   A vocal or instrumental part that provides support or background for the main musical performance.

   • The backup singers harmonized beautifully with the lead vocalist.
   • He played backup guitar for the band during the concert.
   • The backup track added depth to the song's arrangement.

   ruАккомпанементesAcompañamiento musicalfrAccompagnement musicaldeBegleitungptAcompanhamentozh伴奏arالمصاحبة الموسيقية

   المرادفات: accompanimentsupport

4. Digital copy B1 formal IT

   A copy of a file or directory stored on a separate device to prevent data loss.

   • Always keep a backup of your important documents on an external hard drive.
   • The system automatically creates a backup every night.
   • She lost her data because she didn't have a backup.

   ruРезервная копияesCopia de seguridadfrCopie de sauvegardedeSicherungskopieptCópia de segurançazh备份arنسخة احتياطية

   المرادفات: archivecopyduplicatemirror

5. Approval and support B2 formal

   The act of providing endorsement, assistance, or reinforcement to someone or something.

   • The manager gave his backup to the new project proposal.
   • She needed backup from her colleagues to push the idea forward.
   • The committee offered its backup for the community initiative.

   ruПоддержкаesApoyo y respaldofrAppui et soutiendeUnterstützungptApoiozh支持arدعم وتأييد

   المرادفات: aidapprovalassistanceblessingendorsementpatronagereinforcementsponsorshipsupport

• backups plural form
• backups' possessive plural form
• backup's possessive singular form