backup
🇺🇸
/ˈbækʌp/
🇬🇧
/ˈbækʌp/
noun
C1
extra help or support that is ready if needed
The police called for backup when the situation became dangerous.
C1
a copy of important data that can be used if the original is lost
Make sure you have a backup of your files in case your computer fails.
translation
extra help or support that is ready if needed; a copy of important data that can be used if the original is lost
Word Forms
Plural
backups