automatic backup

BrE /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk ˈbækʌp/

Definition

Definition of automatic backup - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technology

TECH.

system that saves copies of data by itself at set times

TECH.

Enable automatic backup to protect your photos from accidental deletion.
The software performs an automatic backup every night.
Without automatic backup, we lost last week’s changes.

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Expressions with automatic

on automatic pilot

adj.

operating without conscious control

He answered the questions on automatic pilot.

automatic bill payment

system for paying bills automatically

Automatic bill payment ensures your bills are paid on time.

automatic camera

camera that operates without manual intervention

With an automatic camera, you can capture moments without adjusting settings.

automatic door

door that opens and closes by itself using sensors or controls

The automatic door opened as we approached the supermarket..

automatic toaster

toaster that pops up bread when done

I bought an automatic toaster for quick breakfasts.

automatic release

system that lets something go by itself when conditions are met

The fire door has an automatic release linked to the alarm system.

Expressions with backup

backup singer

singer who provides background vocals

The backup singer added depth to the chorus.

backup battery

spare power source used when the main battery or electricity fails

The router stayed online thanks to its backup battery during the blackout.

backup system

substitute system ensuring continuity

The hospital has a backup system for power outages.

police backup

extra police officers sent to help at a scene

The officer called for police backup during the robbery.

backup man

person who supports or assists another

He acted as the backup man during the presentation.

backup vocalist

singer providing harmony or background vocals

The backup vocalist harmonized beautifully with the lead singer.

backup vocals

supporting singing behind main performer in a track

The recording has strong backup vocals behind the lead singer.

call for backup

request additional help in a difficult situation

The officer had to call for backup during the chase.

backup beeper

alarm that sounds when a vehicle reverses

The truck's backup beeper alerted the pedestrians.

backup mode

special operating state where a system creates extra safety copies of data

The server enters backup mode every night to protect customer records.

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failover

technology

automatic switch to backup system on failure

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French:sauvegarde automatique, ...
German:automatische Sicherung, ...
Italian:backup automatico, ...
Spanish:copia de seguridad automática, ...
Portuguese:cópia de segurança automática, ...
Chinese:自动备份, ...
Japanese:自動バックアップ, ...
Arabic:نَسْخ احْتِيَاطِي آلِي, ...
Hebrew:גִּבּוּי אוֹטוֹמָטִי, ...
Russian:автоматическое резервное копирование, ...
Ukrainian:автоматичне резервне копіювання, ...
Hindi:स्वचालित बैकअप, ...
Bengali:স্বয়ংক্রিয় ব্যাকআপ, ...
Catalan:còpia de seguretat automàtica, ...
Czech:automatická záloha, ...
Danish:automatisk backup, ...
Dutch:automatische back-up, ...
Greek:αυτόματη δημιουργία αντιγράφων ασφαλείας, ...
Hungarian:automatikus biztonsági mentés, ...
Khmer:ការបម្រុងទុកដោយស្វ័យប្រវត្តិ, ...
Korean:자동 백업, ...
Persian:پشتیبان‌گیری خودکار, ...
Polish:automatyczna kopia zapasowa, ...
Portuguese (BR):backup automático, ...
Romanian:backup automat, ...
Swedish:automatisk backup, ...
Thai:การสำรองข้อมูลอัตโนมัติ, ...
Turkish:otomatik yedekleme, ...
Vietnamese:sao lưu tự động, ...

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