Backup (en. Backup)
ˈbækʌp
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A copy of data used to preserve the original data.
Having a backup of your files is important to prevent losing them.
Mahalaga ang pagkakaroon ng backup ng iyong mga file upang hindi mawala ang mga ito.
An alternative method or solution when the primary system fails.
We have a backup plan in case the software fails.
May backup na plano kami sakaling bumagsak ang software.
Etymology
Invented from English
Common Phrases and Expressions
backup system
A system that keeps a copy of data.
backup system
Related Words
replication
The process of making copies of data for preservation.
replication
restore
The process of returning data from backup.
restore
Slang Meanings
helper or secondary person in a group
I'm just a backup in this team, they're the stars.
Parang backup lang ako sa team na 'to, sila ang mga bida.
plan B or alternative plan
I have a backup plan in case the first one doesn't push through.
May backup na akong plano kung sakaling hindi matuloy ang unang isa.
spare or additional person
We need a backup person for the event tomorrow.
Kailangan natin ng backup na tao sa event bukas.