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English to English noun
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an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage |  | Example: a traffic backup on the main street
he discovered a backup in the toilet
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someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) | | Example: the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes
we need extra employees for summer fill-ins
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a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts | | source: wordnet30
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(computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device | | Example: he made a backup in case the original was accidentally damaged or erased
source: wordnet30
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the act of providing approval and support | | Example: his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives
source: wordnet30
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