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backup

English

🔊 (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device
“he made a backup in case the original was accidentally damaged or erased”
🔊 an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage
“a traffic backup on the main street”
🔊 the act of providing approval and support
“his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives”
🔊 a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
🔊 someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
“the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes”