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back up

Verb

∙ To move backwards, especially for a vehicle to do so. idiomatic, intransitive
∙ To move a vehicle backwards. idiomatic, transitive
∙ To undo one's actions. idiomatic, intransitive
∙ To reconsider one's thoughts. idiomatic, intransitive
∙ To copy (data) as a security measure. idiomatic, computing, transitive
∙ To provide support or the promise of support. idiomatic, transitive
∙ For the non-striker to take a few steps down the pitch, in preparation to taking a run, just as the bowler bowls the ball. idiomatic, intransitive, cricket
∙ For a fielder to position himself behind the wicket (relative to a team-mate who is throwing the ball at the wicket) so as to stop the ball, and prevent overthrows. idiomatic, intransitive, cricket
∙ To halt the flow or movement of something. idiomatic, intransitive, of a blockage

BABYLON ENGLISH
back up n.
backing, support, aid
accumulate; cause to accumulate; provide support; substantiate; move backwards; move a vehicle in the reverse direction; support or confirm someone's testimony; make a copy of an original to have in case the original gets damaged or lost (esp. about computer files)
backed-up
reinforced, having backing, having support or assistance

HENGLISH - ADVANCED VERSION
back up
back up
v
1. give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to; "she supported him during the illness" [syn: support]

2. move backwards from a certain position; "the bully had to back down" [syn: back off, back down]

3. establish as valid or genuine; "can you substantiate your claims?" [syn: substantiate, back]

4. make a copy of (a computer file) esp. for storage in another place as a security cop; "you'd better back up these files!"
5. become or cause to become obstructed; "the leaves clog our drains in the fall"; "the water pipe is backed up" [syn: clog, choke off, clog up, congest, choke, foul]
[ant: unclog]

WORDNET 2.0
back up
Verb
1. give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to; "She supported him during the illness"; "Her children always backed her up"
(synonym) support
(hyponym) sponsor
(derivation) backing, backup, championship, patronage
2. move backwards from a certain position; "The bully had to back down"
(synonym) back off, back down
(hypernym) withdraw, retreat, pull away, draw back, recede, pull back, retire, move back
3. establish as valid or genuine; "Can you back up your claims?"
(synonym) back
(hypernym) confirm, corroborate, sustain, substantiate, support, affirm
4. make a copy of (a computer file) especially for storage in another place as a security cop; "You'd better back up these files!"
(hypernym) copy, re-create
(derivation) backup, computer backup
(classification) computer, computing machine, computing device, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system
5. become or cause to become obstructed; "The leaves clog our drains in the Fall"; "The water pipe is backed up"
(synonym) clog, choke off, clog up, congest, choke, foul
(hypernym) obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, block, close up
(hyponym) gum up
(derivation) backup

ENGLISH WIKIPEDIA - THE FREE ENCYCLOPEDIA
Backup
In information technology, a backup, or the process of backing up, refers to the copying and archiving of computer data so it may be used to restore the original after a data loss event. The verb form is to back up in two words, whereas the noun is backup.
See more at Wikipedia.org...
Backup (disambiguation)
Backup is the computing function of making copies of data to enable recovery from data loss.
See more at Wikipedia.org...

WIKTIONARY - Yabla

back up

Verb

∙ To move backwards, especially for a vehicle to do so. idiomatic, intransitive
∙ To move a vehicle backwards. idiomatic, transitive
∙ To undo one's actions. idiomatic, intransitive
∙ To reconsider one's thoughts. idiomatic, intransitive
∙ To copy (data) as a security measure. idiomatic, computing, transitive
∙ To provide support or the promise of support. idiomatic, transitive
∙ For the non-striker to take a few steps down the pitch, in preparation to taking a run, just as the bowler bowls the ball. idiomatic, intransitive, cricket
∙ For a fielder to position himself behind the wicket (relative to a team-mate who is throwing the ball at the wicket) so as to stop the ball, and prevent overthrows. idiomatic, intransitive, cricket
∙ To halt the flow or movement of something. idiomatic, intransitive, of a blockage

BABYLON ENGLISH
back up n.
backing, support, aid
accumulate; cause to accumulate; provide support; substantiate; move backwards; move a vehicle in the reverse direction; support or confirm someone's testimony; make a copy of an original to have in case the original gets damaged or lost (esp. about computer files)
backed-up
reinforced, having backing, having support or assistance

HENGLISH - ADVANCED VERSION
back up
back up
v
1. give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to; "she supported him during the illness" [syn: support]

2. move backwards from a certain position; "the bully had to back down" [syn: back off, back down]

3. establish as valid or genuine; "can you substantiate your claims?" [syn: substantiate, back]

4. make a copy of (a computer file) esp. for storage in another place as a security cop; "you'd better back up these files!"
5. become or cause to become obstructed; "the leaves clog our drains in the fall"; "the water pipe is backed up" [syn: clog, choke off, clog up, congest, choke, foul]
[ant: unclog]

WORDNET 2.0
back up
Verb
1. give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to; "She supported him during the illness"; "Her children always backed her up"
(synonym) support
(hyponym) sponsor
(derivation) backing, backup, championship, patronage
2. move backwards from a certain position; "The bully had to back down"
(synonym) back off, back down
(hypernym) withdraw, retreat, pull away, draw back, recede, pull back, retire, move back
3. establish as valid or genuine; "Can you back up your claims?"
(synonym) back
(hypernym) confirm, corroborate, sustain, substantiate, support, affirm
4. make a copy of (a computer file) especially for storage in another place as a security cop; "You'd better back up these files!"
(hypernym) copy, re-create
(derivation) backup, computer backup
(classification) computer, computing machine, computing device, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system
5. become or cause to become obstructed; "The leaves clog our drains in the Fall"; "The water pipe is backed up"
(synonym) clog, choke off, clog up, congest, choke, foul
(hypernym) obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, block, close up
(hyponym) gum up
(derivation) backup

ENGLISH WIKIPEDIA - THE FREE ENCYCLOPEDIA
Backup
In information technology, a backup, or the process of backing up, refers to the copying and archiving of computer data so it may be used to restore the original after a data loss event. The verb form is to back up in two words, whereas the noun is backup.
See more at Wikipedia.org...
Backup (disambiguation)
Backup is the computing function of making copies of data to enable recovery from data loss.
See more at Wikipedia.org...

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