noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
a backup file (= a copy of a file, which is made in case the original becomes lost or damaged )
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You can burn your backup file to CD or DVD.
incremental backup
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ NOUN
copy
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These allow the user to delete and rename files or make a backup copy .
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Make backup copies of your data, and lock them away.
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Take a backup copy of the file to be converted.
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Unlike some other word-processing programs, WordPerfect does not automatically make backup copies of edited documents.
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In the event of a failure during conversion, the backup copy may be restored.
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Alternatively, your program may automatically create a backup copy that you can call up.
quarterback
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Until this season, Gilbert, a backup quarterback , had been on five straight Super Bowl teams.
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The Carolina Panthers were playing with a backup quarterback .
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The Seahawks anticipated that when they signed Warren Moon as a backup quarterback in the offseason.
system
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Problem with tape backup system will necessitate switching two Model 30s between Finance and Computer Room.
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First, no technology is foolproof, especially electronic technology; we still need very old-fashioned backup systems .
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This analysis itself is composed of a primary and backup system , and uses sign stimuli and very simple processing.
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The 737 rudder is unusually complicated, with numerous valves and backup systems .
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By 1989, sewer workers stopped using it and relied on a less effective backup system to provide secondary treatment.
■ VERB
make
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These allow the user to delete and rename files or make a backup copy.
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Back up your data. Make backup copies of your data, and lock them away.
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Before starting make a backup of any important files - just to be on the safe side.
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Unlike some other word-processing programs, WordPerfect does not automatically make backup copies of edited documents.
provide
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From his present position, Larsen would be better placed to keep a lookout for trouble and provide backup .
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Several police cars provided backup for the officers.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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A good backup team might help as well!
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But he had a backup plan; you had to if you came this far.
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His father and Mr Abrey fill in as relief drivers and backup .
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His top backup , Donovan Ricketts, is also out with a pelvic injury.
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Standard brakes include power, vented front discs and rear drums with anti-lock backup .
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These allow the user to delete and rename files or make a backup copy.