Word Finder - backup

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A reserve or substitute.

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If the goalkeeper is injured, we have a backup.

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A copy of a file or record, stored separately from the original, that can be used to recover the original if it is destroyed or damaged.

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After the power failure, we had to restore the database from backup.

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An accumulation of material caused by a (partial) obstruction or (complete) blockage of the flow or movement of the material, or an accumulation of material that causes an overflow due to the flow being greater than the maximum possible flow.

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The accident caused a mile-long backup on the highway.

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(law enforcement) reinforcements

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He's got a gun! You'd better send for backup.

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Standby, reserve or extra.

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I am only a backup player.

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That is intended as a backup.

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Make a backup copy of that file.

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Supporting, reinforcing; of or related to accompaniment

Always good to have a backup plan.

Should you store a backup off-site in case the building is severely damaged?

I have tried several times, using the original and the backup diskette, with the same results.

We supply a fully configured and Managed router, an ISDN adapter and an ISDN backup dial account.

At that point you should invest in an external drive for backup and other storage.

Last but not least, have a backup date planned.

If you live in an area that sees little rain and do not need to have a tent as backup, you can still make the reception area stunning in an open-air setting.

Any information entered in the company file since the backup was made will need to be manually reentered after you restore.

The Microsoft Access format allows the backup of an entire database simply by copying a single file to a CD or a server.

The backup video player pondered it and then spewed bits of tape about and gave up even more finally.

The loca- tion of the backup superblock is dependent on the filesystem's blocksize.

The backup system allows an operator to remotely control a VHF or other band transceiver over the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN ).

Retrospect 's patented technology provides relaible, accurate restores by compiling a list of files and folders protected during each backup.

Obviously that practice fails the " always have a backup " test, when I fall off the rungs of best-practice !

The loca- tion of the backup superblock is dependent on the filesystem 's blocksize.

Darlene had to go before much longer so Sue rang for a backup to swop over and bring more gas and air.

Your data may be able to be restored from the old hard disk or tape backup for an additional charge.

I resisted the temptation to take a film camera backup ' just in case '.

The backup system allows an operator to remotely control a VHF or other band transceiver over the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).

After a primary childcare arrangement is created, be sure to also formulate backup and sick care plans.

No Backup Plan-If your caregiver is a one-woman show, you may be searching for alternative care if she becomes too sick to care for your child.

You'll also need a system backup and recovery disk to restore your system when it goes down.

A handy tip is to have a backup power source dedicated to your alarm in case the would-be criminal disconnects your car's main battery, thus deactivating your alarm.

With that in mind, it could prove useful to have a backup laptop in case you absolutely need one.

Computers come with vast amounts of storage now days, but you always have the option to add an external drive for extra storage or to use as backup.

It also has a battery backup system to keep accurate time in the event of a power failure.

Typically, this includes factory BIOS/CMOS settings, an operating system and restore or application backup discs.

Data could include music, documents, photos, movies, program data, backup files and more.

Storage is very important, as you’ll want a lot on the laptop and an external for backup.

This provides a valuable backup if you lose your internet connectivity.

Many of these smaller models function as a backup source of electricity or an alternate power source to help reduce power bills.

Some require a backup system to adequately heat the home, depending on the climate.

Each time you take a step forward and undertake a new stage in the completion of your design, create a backup system in the way of a checklist.

These mirrors require more care, and it is always helpful to have a backup protection plan should anything go wrong.

YouArchiveIt is a text message backup service for the iPhone.

If you plan to shoot outdoors, create a backup plan should the weather take a turn for the worse.

The program gives users multiple options for storing photos on different devices and even on Apple's iCloud platform, and the program includes a backup utility that can help protect against data loss.

It will also ensure that you have a backup image just in case you happen to make a photo editing mistake.

Chances are that at some point one of the teachers or principal will take the ball away, so have a backup or two ready to go.

Keep in mind that while you may have one specific date in mind, it's best to have several backup dates in place as well.

It's for this reason you should have several backup dates already agreed upon by all concerned.

Following Kids Incorporated's run of five seasons, Ferguson sang backup for fellow Kids star Martika, before forming the trio Wild Orchid in the mid-1990s.

Jack Black has also appeared as a backup singer on several of his friends' albums and appears in music videos for Beck, Dio, Foo Fighters, and Queens of the Stone Age.

The former backup dancer and wannabe rapper was often ridiculed, overshadowed by the success and earning potential of his wife.

Ashlee began acting in television commercials before traveling with her sister as a backup dancer when she was 14.

Before becoming Mr. Britney, however, Federline was a successful backup dancer who worked with artists such as Michael Jackson, Pink, and Justin Timberlake.

Apparently, in October 2007, the defunct backup dancer petitioned the court for Britney to pay his $160,000 legal bills.

Around the same time, she also became a backup singer for Michael Jackson and spent the better part of 1989 traveling with the King of Pop on his Bad tour.

She then started singing backup vocals for Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Don Henley, Sting and Foreigner.

During this time she became a backup singer in a soul band called Pride.