Backup
noun
Something that exists to provide support or help if the main thing or person fails or is unavailable.
I will be your backup in case your date cancels.
Often appears as...
- backup plan
- backup system
noun
Extra equipment, power supply, or the like, reserved for use if the primary item fails.
In case the power goes out, we have a backup generator.
Often appears as...
- backup power
- backup generator
noun
A copy of a file or other item of data made in case the original is lost or damaged.
I always create a backup of my photos in case my computer crashes.
Often appears as...
- backup copy
- backup file
verb
To support or help someone.
I will backup you in the presentation.
Often appears as...
- backup someone
- backup a statement
verb
To make a copy of a file or other item of data to protect against loss of the original.
It's important to backup your files regularly in case of computer failure.
Often appears as...
- backup a file
- backup data
noun
Something that exists to provide support or help if the main thing or person fails or is unavailable.
I will be your backup in case your date cancels.
Often appears as...
- backup plan
- backup system
noun
Extra equipment, power supply, or the like, reserved for use if the primary item fails.
In case the power goes out, we have a backup generator.
Often appears as...
- backup power
- backup generator
noun
A copy of a file or other item of data made in case the original is lost or damaged.
I always create a backup of my photos in case my computer crashes.
Often appears as...
- backup copy
- backup file
verb
To support or help someone.
I will backup you in the presentation.
Often appears as...
- backup someone
- backup a statement
verb
To make a copy of a file or other item of data to protect against loss of the original.
It's important to backup your files regularly in case of computer failure.
Often appears as...
- backup a file
- backup data
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Assistive Role
'Backup' suggests something is ready to step in if needed, but isn't the main option.
She has a backup singer for her concerts.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Frontline
A 'backup' often remains unused unless a specific situation arises.
Keep a backup key hidden outside.
Pro Tip 1/2Assistive Role
'Backup' suggests something is ready to step in if needed, but isn't the main option.
She has a backup singer for her concerts.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Frontline
A 'backup' often remains unused unless a specific situation arises.
Keep a backup key hidden outside.
Pro Tip 1/2Assistive Role
'Backup' suggests something is ready to step in if needed, but isn't the main option.
She has a backup singer for her concerts.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Frontline
A 'backup' often remains unused unless a specific situation arises.
Keep a backup key hidden outside.
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Why modern renewable...
bottom line bulk electricity storage and fossil fuel backup are the costliest ways to make the grid more flexible so we would use them last not first a breakthrough in cheap bulk storage would be helpful but not vital we needn't wait for it and the market isn't waiting only the myth holds us back thank you
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How I named, shamed and...
You see, undercover is always a last resort. Before we go undercover, we follow the rules. And I'm only comfortable and I'm purged of fear whenever I am sure that all the steps have been taken. I don't do it alone. I have a backup team who help ensure that the safety and all the systems
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Tiger Sharks'...
things slow this first dive we're going to go down we're not going to bring the bite force gauge we're just going to see what tigers are here come back up and we'll get some more backup support in terms of safety and we'll grab the bite force gauge what could go wrong
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The 4 stories we tell...
and staying alive forever is a risky strategy. When we look back through history at all those who have sought an elixir in the past, the one thing they now have in common is that they're all dead. So we need a backup plan, and exactly this kind of plan B
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What if every satellite...
these highways only become more congested over time. The good news is, we can protect ourselves by studying our solar system, creating backup options for our satellite networks, and cooperating to avoid an orbital tragedy of the commons.
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The surprising habits of...
They were also full of doubts. They had backup plans lined up, and that made me doubt that they had the courage to be original, because I expected that originals would look something like this. Now, on the surface,
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Ismael Nazario: What I...
I have no wins. All he has to do is pull his pin and backup will come immediately. So I just gave him a look in his eyes and I guess he saw the anger and frustration just burning, and he said to me,
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Brian Goldman: Doctors...
to create backups that make it easier to detect those mistakes that humans inevitably make and also fosters in a loving, supportive way places where everybody who is observing
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Elon Musk: The future...
yeah, we need to save humanity and have a backup plan, but also we need to inspire humanity, and this is a way to inspire. I think the value of beauty and inspiration
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Young Penguin's Narrow...
But then... backup arrives! Steamer ducks the most aggressive in the world. They hate caracaras and won't give up until every one is gone.
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Why modern renewable...
bottom line bulk electricity storage and fossil fuel backup are the costliest ways to make the grid more flexible so we would use them last not first a breakthrough in cheap bulk storage would be helpful but not vital we needn't wait for it and the market isn't waiting only the myth holds us back thank you
Video examples
How I named, shamed and...
You see, undercover is always a last resort. Before we go undercover, we follow the rules. And I'm only comfortable and I'm purged of fear whenever I am sure that all the steps have been taken. I don't do it alone. I have a backup team who help ensure that the safety and all the systems
Video examples
Tiger Sharks'...
things slow this first dive we're going to go down we're not going to bring the bite force gauge we're just going to see what tigers are here come back up and we'll get some more backup support in terms of safety and we'll grab the bite force gauge what could go wrong
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The 4 stories we tell...
and staying alive forever is a risky strategy. When we look back through history at all those who have sought an elixir in the past, the one thing they now have in common is that they're all dead. So we need a backup plan, and exactly this kind of plan B
Video examples
What if every satellite...
these highways only become more congested over time. The good news is, we can protect ourselves by studying our solar system, creating backup options for our satellite networks, and cooperating to avoid an orbital tragedy of the commons.
Video examples
The surprising habits of...
They were also full of doubts. They had backup plans lined up, and that made me doubt that they had the courage to be original, because I expected that originals would look something like this. Now, on the surface,
Video examples
Ismael Nazario: What I...
I have no wins. All he has to do is pull his pin and backup will come immediately. So I just gave him a look in his eyes and I guess he saw the anger and frustration just burning, and he said to me,
Video examples
Brian Goldman: Doctors...
to create backups that make it easier to detect those mistakes that humans inevitably make and also fosters in a loving, supportive way places where everybody who is observing
Video examples
Elon Musk: The future...
yeah, we need to save humanity and have a backup plan, but also we need to inspire humanity, and this is a way to inspire. I think the value of beauty and inspiration
Video examples
Young Penguin's Narrow...
But then... backup arrives! Steamer ducks the most aggressive in the world. They hate caracaras and won't give up until every one is gone.
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Jeremy Irons
English Actor
You can be in love and raise a family wonderfully by not being married, but actually, marriage does give us a strength, because it's quite hard to get out of, and so it makes us fight more to keep it together. If divorce becomes dead easy - which it sort of has - then we don't have that backup. Because, for everybody, relationships are hard.
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Forrest Griffin
American Athlete
You have to move on with your life at some point. You don't quit fighting, fighting quits you at some point. It's very unfortunate, but that's the nature of the beast. And that's one of those things, too, that I like to tell young fighters. Have a backup plan.
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Patti Davis
American Celebrity
I really just wanted to be a writer, but people tell you, 'You should have a backup career,' so I thought, 'OK, I'll act.' That was the foolishness of my vision for my life - that my backup career would be completely undependable.
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Morgan Neville
American Producer
A lot of backup singers are really shy and don't want their life documented. They're not pining to be celebrity. They've had a front-row look at celebrity for a long time, and most people find out it's not for them.
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Oliver Jackson-Cohen
English Actor
When I started acting, everyone told me to get a backup in case it didn't work out; if there was something else I could have done, I would have done it. Acting should never be your chosen path if you can help it.
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Sofia Vassilieva
American Actress
I love acting and really think that's what I want to do. It's weird seeing myself up there, but I'm used to it now. But otherwise, I have backups. Doctor, lawyer.
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Gwen Stefani
American Musician
I wanted so badly to have a backup plan for when I'm not performing anymore. Let's be realistic: it's not going to be like this forever.
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Kali Uchis
Colombian Musician
I never had a backup plan. I felt like if I had a backup plan, it was like saying to the universe that I didn't believe in myself.
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Nahnatchka Khan
American Writer
I never had a backup plan. I've only been good at one thing. I admire people who are jacks-of-all-trades. That's not me.
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Anne-Marie
British Musician
When you get knocked down, you got to get backup. Otherwise, you are going to lose.
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Jeremy Irons
English Actor
You can be in love and raise a family wonderfully by not being married, but actually, marriage does give us a strength, because it's quite hard to get out of, and so it makes us fight more to keep it together. If divorce becomes dead easy - which it sort of has - then we don't have that backup. Because, for everybody, relationships are hard.
Quote examples
Forrest Griffin
American Athlete
You have to move on with your life at some point. You don't quit fighting, fighting quits you at some point. It's very unfortunate, but that's the nature of the beast. And that's one of those things, too, that I like to tell young fighters. Have a backup plan.
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Patti Davis
American Celebrity
I really just wanted to be a writer, but people tell you, 'You should have a backup career,' so I thought, 'OK, I'll act.' That was the foolishness of my vision for my life - that my backup career would be completely undependable.
Quote examples
Morgan Neville
American Producer
A lot of backup singers are really shy and don't want their life documented. They're not pining to be celebrity. They've had a front-row look at celebrity for a long time, and most people find out it's not for them.
Quote examples
Oliver Jackson-Cohen
English Actor
When I started acting, everyone told me to get a backup in case it didn't work out; if there was something else I could have done, I would have done it. Acting should never be your chosen path if you can help it.
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Sofia Vassilieva
American Actress
I love acting and really think that's what I want to do. It's weird seeing myself up there, but I'm used to it now. But otherwise, I have backups. Doctor, lawyer.
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Gwen Stefani
American Musician
I wanted so badly to have a backup plan for when I'm not performing anymore. Let's be realistic: it's not going to be like this forever.
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Kali Uchis
Colombian Musician
I never had a backup plan. I felt like if I had a backup plan, it was like saying to the universe that I didn't believe in myself.
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Nahnatchka Khan
American Writer
I never had a backup plan. I've only been good at one thing. I admire people who are jacks-of-all-trades. That's not me.
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Anne-Marie
British Musician
When you get knocked down, you got to get backup. Otherwise, you are going to lose.
Example 1 of 10
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