Noun
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the act of providing approval and support
"his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives"
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(computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device
"he made a backup in case the original was accidentally damaged or erased"
- computer backup -
a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
- musical accompaniment -
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
"the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes"
"we need extra employees for summer fill-ins"
- stand in - backup man - fill in -
an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage
"a traffic backup on the main street"
"he discovered a backup in the toilet"