back up
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(verb) make a copy of (a computer file) esp. for storage in another place as a security cop; "You'd better back up these files!" |
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Related Words: copy, re-create |
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(verb) move backwards from a certain position; "The bully had to back down" |
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Synonyms: back down, back off |
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Related Words: draw back, move back, pull away, pull back, recede, retire, retreat, withdraw |
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(verb) be supportive of; "Will you support me during the meeting?" |
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Synonyms: support |
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Related Words: advance, aid, assist, back, boost, buy at, carry, encourage, endorse, frequent, further, help, indorse, patronize, promote, second, shop, shop at, sponsor, undergird |
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(verb) establish as valid or genuine; "Can you substantiate your claims?" |
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Synonyms: back, substantiate |
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Related Words: reenforce, reinforce, vouch |
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(verb) become or cause to become obstructed; "The leaves clog our drains in the Fall"; "The water pipe is backed up" |
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Synonyms: choke, choke off, clog, clog up, congest, foul |
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Related Words: block, block, choke up, close up, crap up, gum up, impede, jam, lug, obstruct, occlude, silt, silt up, stuff |
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