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How to pronounce backup
Say it like this: /ˈbæˌkʌp/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does backup mean?
nounA reserve or substitute.
“If the goalkeeper is injured, we have a backup.”
A copy of a file or record, stored separately from the original, that can be used to recover the original if it is damaged or destroyed.
“After the power failure, we had to restore the database from backup.”
An accumulation of material caused by a (partial) obstruction or (complete) blockage of the flow or movement of the material, or an accumulation of material that causes an overflow due to the flow bei
“The blockage caused a backup in the plumbing.”
adjStandby, reserve or extra.
“I am only a backup player.”
That is intended as a backup.
“Make a backup copy of that file.”
Supporting, reinforcing; (music) of or related to accompaniment
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