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| back up -
make a copy of (a computer file) especially for storage in another place as a security copy; "You'd better back up these files!"
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re-create,
copy form anew in the imagination; recollect and re-form in the mind; "His mind re-creates the entire world"
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computing device,
computing machine,
data processor,
electronic computer,
information processing system,
computer a machine for performing calculations automatically
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| back up -
move backwards from a certain position; "The bully had to back down"
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back off,
back down |
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move back,
pull away,
draw back,
recede,
retreat,
pull back,
retire,
withdraw become faint or more distant; "the unhappy memories of her childhood receded as she grew older"
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| back up -
give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to; "She supported him during the illness"; "Her children always backed her up"
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support |
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sponsor assume sponsorship of
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buy at,
shop at,
frequent,
sponsor,
patronise,
patronize,
shop be a regular or frequent visitor to a certain place; "She haunts the ballet"
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aid,
assist,
help act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function
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further,
encourage,
boost,
promote,
advance spur on; "His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife"
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undergird make secure underneath; "undergird the ship"
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second,
endorse,
indorse,
back transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment; "The officer was seconded for duty overseas"
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| back up -
become or cause to become obstructed; "The leaves clog our drains in the Fall"; "The water pipe is backed up"
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clog,
choke off,
clog up,
congest,
choke,
foul |
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unclog become or cause to become unobstructed; "The chemical that we poured down the drain unclogged it"
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obturate,
occlude,
impede,
obstruct,
close up,
jam,
block be a hindrance or obstacle to; "She is impeding the progress of our project"
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gum up stick together as if with gum; "the inside of the pipe has gummed up"
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crap up become obstructed or chocked up; "The drains clogged up"
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choke up,
lug,
stuff,
block carry with difficulty; "You'll have to lug this suitcase"
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silt,
silt up become chocked with silt; "The river silted up"
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| back up -
establish as valid or genuine; "Can you back up your claims?"
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back |
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affirm,
corroborate,
substantiate,
confirm,
sustain,
support to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; "Before God I swear I am innocent"
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