computer backup
kəmˈpjuːtə ˈbækˌʌp
Definition

Definition of computer backup - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
technologyTECH.copy of data stored separately for safetyTECH.
  • Always create a computer backup before updating your system.
data backup
2.
data storageTECH.storage medium used for saving backup dataTECH.
  • The external hard drive is used as a computer backup.
storage device
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Expressions with computer

computer junkien.
enthusiast who loves learning about computers
She's a computer junkie, always exploring new software.
computer bugn.
fault in programs, devices or systems causing unexpected trouble
A computer bug crashed the app right before the demo.
the computer's downexp.
not working because it is turned off or powered down
The computer's down because I turned it off last night.
computer says noexp.
humorous phrase for unhelpful customer service relying on computers
I asked for a refund, but the computer says no.
under the computer hoodadv.
in the underlying software or hardware
The program runs smoothly under the computer hood.
bring your own computerv.
bring personal laptop to an event
The workshop requires you to bring your own computer.

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.
backup systemn.
substitute system ensuring continuity
The hospital has a backup system for power outages.
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.
call for backupv.
request additional help in a difficult situation
The officer had to call for backup during the chase.
backup beepern.
alarm that sounds when a vehicle reverses
The truck's backup beeper alerted the pedestrians.
backup moden.
special operating state where a system creates extra safety copies of data
The server enters backup mode every night to protect customer records.

Terms related to computer backup

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archiveduplicationpreservationprotectionrecoveryredundancysafeguardstoragecopydatarestoresave

Examples of computer backup in a sentence

  • The IT department performs a computer backup every night.
  • He uses cloud services as a computer backup.
  • A USB drive serves as a convenient computer backup.

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  1. French:sauvegarde informatique, ...
  2. German:Datensicherung, Computersicherung, ...
  3. Italian:backup del computer, ...
  4. Spanish:copia de seguridad, ...
  5. Portuguese:cópia de segurança, backup, ...
  6. Chinese:计算机备份, 电脑备份, ...
  7. Japanese:バックアップ, コンピュータバックアップ, ...
  8. Arabic:نَسْخَة احْتِياطِيَّة, وسيط النسخ الاحتياطي, ...
  9. Hebrew:גִּיבּוּי מַחְשֵׁב, גִּבּוּי מַחְשֵׁב, ...
  10. Russian:резервная копия компьютера, резервное копирование, ...
  11. Ukrainian:резервне копіювання, резервна копія комп'ютера, ...
  12. Hindi:सुरक्षा प्रति, बैकअप स्टोरेज, ...
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