backup system
ˈbækʌp ˈsɪstəm
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Definition of backup system - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
supportsubstitute system ensuring continuity
  • The hospital has a backup system for power outages.
2.
technologycomputer system used for making backups
  • The company uses a backup system to protect data.
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Expressions with backup

backup singern.
singer who provides background vocals
The backup singer added depth to the chorus.
backup batteryn.
spare power source used when the main battery or electricity fails
The router stayed online thanks to its backup battery during the blackout.
police backupn.
extra police officers sent to help at a scene
The officer called for police backup during the robbery.
backup mann.
person who supports or assists another
He acted as the backup man during the presentation.
backup vocalistn.
singer providing harmony or background vocals
The backup vocalist harmonized beautifully with the lead singer.
backup vocalsn.
supporting singing behind main performer in a track
The recording has strong backup vocals behind the lead singer.

Expressions with system

old-boy systemn.
system of favoritism among former classmates
He got the job through the old-boy system.
system crashn.
sudden failure of a computer system
The system crash caused data loss.
spoils systemn.
system of rewarding loyal party members with public office
Many argued that the spoils system undermined meritocracy.
turnkey systemn.
fully operational solution requiring no setup
They purchased a turnkey system to streamline operations.
break the systemv.
cause a system to stop working
The new software update might break the system.
cheat the systemv.
use dishonest methods to gain advantage
He tried to cheat the system by using fake documents.
get it out of my systemv.
express or experience something to stop feeling it inside
I needed to get it out of my system by talking about my problems.
out of one's systemadj.
no longer affecting one's emotions or thoughts
After talking it out, he's finally out of his system.
buck the systemv.
resist or oppose established rules or authority
She decided to buck the system and start her own business.
game the systemv.
use rules to gain unfair advantage
He tried to game the system to win the contest.

Terms related to backup system

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Terms with backup system included in their meaning

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imagev.
computing backup
create a full copy of a system for backup
hot standbyn.
technology
backup system ready to take over instantly
rolling backupn.
technology
backup system that continuously updates
tape libraryn.
archive
storage system for magnetic tapes used in data backup
APSacr.
acr: Automatic Protection Switching
system that switches to backup if main fails
BRSacr.
acr: Backup and Recovery System
system for saving and restoring important computer data
cold backupn.
data management
data backup taken when the system is offline
failovern.
technology
automatic switch to backup system on failure

Examples of backup system in a sentence

  • During the storm, the backup system kept the servers running.
  • A reliable backup system is essential for data security.
  • They installed a new backup system after the crash.

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  1. French:système de secours, système de backup, ...
  2. German:Backup-System, Backupsystem, ...
  3. Italian:sistema di backup, ...
  4. Spanish:sistema de respaldo, sistema de copia de seguridad, ...
  5. Portuguese:sistema de backup, ...
  6. Chinese:备用系统, 备份装置, ...
  7. Japanese:バックアップシステム, バックアップ装置, ...
  8. Arabic:نِظَام اِحْتِيَاطِي, نِظَام نَسْخ اِحْتِيَاطِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַעֲרֶכֶת גִּיבּוּי, ...
  10. Russian:резервная система, ...
  11. Ukrainian:резервна система, ...
  12. Hindi:बैकअप सिस्टम, बैकअप प्रणाली, ...
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