 back_up |
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| 1. | [ verb ] move backwards from a certain position | |
| Synonyms: | back_off back_down | |
| Examples: | "The bully had to back down" |
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| Related terms: | withdraw withdrawal | |
| 2. | [ verb ] give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to | |
| Synonyms: | support | |
| Examples: | "She supported him during the illness" "Her children always backed her up" |
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| Related terms: | help promote sponsor second patronize carry undergird support backing | |
| 3. | [ verb ] establish as valid or genuine | |
| Synonyms: | back substantiate | |
| Examples: | "Can you substantiate your claims?" |
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| Related terms: | confirm reinforce vouch | |
| 4. | [ verb ] (computer science) make a copy of (a computer file) esp. for storage in another place as a security cop | |
| Examples: | "You'd better back up these files!" |
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| Related terms: | copy computer | |
| 5. | [ verb ] become or cause to become obstructed | |
| Synonyms: | clog choke_off congest choke foul clog_up | |
| Examples: | "The leaves clog our drains in the Fall" "The water pipe is backed up" |
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| Related terms: | unclog obstruct stuff silt_up gum_up crap_up congestion | |
| Similar spelling: |
backup buck_up back_off |
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