backup function

US: /ˈbækˌʌp ˈfʌŋkʃən/

Definition

Definition of backup function - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technology

TECH.

secondary role or feature that maintains service when the main one fails

TECH.

The software's backup function saves all files to the cloud every hour.
The router includes a backup function to keep the network online during outages.
Her phone’s backup function automatically mirrors photos to an external drive.

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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.

Expressions with function

function like clockwork

run smoothly, predictably, without problems

With regular maintenance, these machines function like clockwork all year.

simple function

task or operation that is easy to perform

Cooking pasta is a simple function of boiling water.

function room

room in a venue kept for events such as parties or meetings

They booked the hotel function room for the wedding reception.

social function

gathering for social purposes

The company hosted a social function for its employees.

vital function

critical role or task in a system

The manager performs a vital function in the company.

bodily function

natural process of a living body

Digestion is a crucial bodily function for nutrient absorption..

work function

social event organized by an employer for employees

The annual work function was held at a fancy restaurant.

judicial function

role of deciding disputes and interpreting law carried out by courts

The constitution separates the judicial function from legislative and executive powers.

switching function

process of changing from one state or condition to another

The system's switching function was activated during the power outage..

staff function

social event organized for company employees

The annual dinner is a popular staff function.

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redundant

adj.

backup

duplicating another component's function for backup

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French:fonction de sauvegarde, ...
German:Sicherungsfunktion, ...
Italian:funzione di backup, ...
Spanish:función de copia de seguridad, ...
Portuguese:função de backup, ...
Chinese:备份功能, ...
Japanese:バックアップ機能, ...
Arabic:وَظيفَةٌ احتِياطِيَّة, ...
Hebrew:פוּנְקְצִיַּת גִּיבּוּי, ...
Russian:резервная функция, ...
Ukrainian:резервна функція, ...
Hindi:बैकअप फ़ंक्शन, ...
Bengali:ব্যাকআপ ফাংশন, ...
Catalan:funció de còpia de seguretat, ...
Czech:záložní funkce, ...
Danish:backupfunktion, ...
Dutch:back-upfunctie, ...
Greek:λειτουργία δημιουργίας αντιγράφων ασφαλείας, ...
Hungarian:tartalék funkció, ...
Khmer:មុខងារបម្រុង, ...
Korean:백업 기능, ...
Persian:قابلیت پشتیبان, ...
Polish:funkcja kopii zapasowej, ...
Portuguese (BR):função de backup, ...
Romanian:funcție de rezervă, ...
Swedish:reservfunktion, ...
Thai:ฟังก์ชันสำรอง, ...
Turkish:yedek işlev, ...
Vietnamese:chức năng sao lưu, ...

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