BACKUP

(noun) the act of providing approval and support
"his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives"
synonyms : backing , championship , patronage
(noun) (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device
"he made a backup in case the original was accidentally damaged or erased"
synonyms : computer backup
(noun) a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
synonyms : accompaniment , musical accompaniment , support
(noun) someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
"the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes", "we need extra employees for summer fill-ins"
synonyms : backup man , fill-in , relief , reliever , stand-in , substitute
(noun) an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage
"a traffic backup on the main street", "he discovered a backup in the toilet"

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