back up Synonyms

back up Meaning

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back up (v)

give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to

move backwards from a certain position

establish as valid or genuine

make a copy of (a computer file) especially for storage in another place as a security copy

become or cause to become obstructed

back up Sentence Examples

  1. I need to back up my computer data regularly to prevent data loss.
  2. The team backed up their goalkeeper, giving him confidence and support.
  3. The driver reversed and backed up the truck into the parking space.
  4. The backup generators kicked in automatically when the power went out.
  5. The police officer provided backup for the hostage negotiator during the standoff.
  6. I'll back you up if you're feeling nervous about the presentation.
  7. The company hired a consulting firm to back up their marketing strategy.
  8. The defense attorney called witnesses to back up the client's alibi.
  9. The ship backed up from the dock and set sail on its voyage.
  10. The soccer player headed the ball back into the net, securing the win.

FAQs About the word back up

give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to, move backwards from a certain position, establish as valid or genuine, make a copy of (a computer file)

vouch (for),testify (to), bear out, validate, confirm, certify,witness, verify, corroborate, vindicate

contradict, challenge, refute, deny, disprove, refute, rebut, rebut,disprove, contradict

I need to back up my computer data regularly to prevent data loss.

The team backed up their goalkeeper, giving him confidence and support.

The driver reversed and backed up the truck into the parking space.

The backup generators kicked in automatically when the power went out.