back up
Meanings
- an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage;
- someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult);
- a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
- (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device;
- the act of providing approval and support;
- give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to;
- move backwards from a certain position;
- establish as valid or genuine;
- "Can you back up your claims?"
- make a copy of (a computer file) especially for storage in another place as a security copy;
- "You'd better back up these files!"
- become or cause to become obstructed;