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back up

/ back up /
verb

Definitions & Examples

verb Sense 1
make a copy of (a computer file) especially for storage in another place as a security cop
"You''d better back up these files!"
Type of:
copy re-create
Derived:
backup computer backup
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Domain:
computer computing machine computing device
verb Sense 2
move backwards from a certain position
"The bully had to back down"
Type of:
withdraw retreat pull away
Derived:
withdrawal backdown climb-down
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s
Somebody ----s something
verb Sense 3
establish as valid or genuine
"Can you back up your claims?"
Type of:
confirm corroborate sustain
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
verb Sense 4
give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to
"She supported him during the illness"
"Her children always backed her up"
Kinds of:
sponsor patronize patronise shop shop at
Derived:
backing backup championship patronage support
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s something with something
Somebody ----s on something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
verb Sense 5
become or cause to become obstructed
"The leaves clog our drains in the Fall"
"The water pipe is backed up"
Opposites:
unclog
Type of:
obstruct obturate impede
Kinds of:
gum up crap up stuff lug choke up
Derived:
congestion over-crowding backup clog
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
Semantic Complexity
70%
Sense Count
5
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
36
Times Searched
3
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copy re-create withdraw retreat pull away confirm corroborate sustain sponsor patronize patronise shop