English to English verb
1 |
give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to | | Example: She supported him during the illness Her children always backed her up
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2 |
move backwards from a certain position | | Example: The bully had to back down
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3 |
establish as valid or genuine | | Example: Can you back up your claims?
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4 |
make a copy of (a computer file) especially for storage in another place as a security copy | | Example: You'd better back up these files!
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5 |
become or cause to become obstructed | | Example: The leaves clog our drains in the Fall The water pipe is backed up
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