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'backup' - used as a noun
1. an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage
a traffic backup on the main street
he discovered a backup in the toilet
2. someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
3. a subordinate musical part; provides background for more important parts
4. (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
5. the act of providing approval and support

'backup' - used as a verb
6. give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to
7. move backwards from a certain position
8. establish as valid or genuine
Can you back up your claims?
9. make a copy of (a computer file) especially for storage in another place as a security copy
You'd better back up these files!
10. become or cause to become obstructed
The water pipe is backed up
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