Definition of back up

back upphrasal verb

hỗ trợ

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The phrase "back up" first emerged in computing jargon in the 1960s. It originally referred to physically moving data from a mainframe computer's primary storage device, such as a hard disk or magnetic tape, to a secondary storage device, such as an optical disc or backup tape, as a precaution against the loss or corruption of data. The term "backup" itself has a more straightforward origin, derived from the verb "to back up," meaning to provide support or reinforcement. Over time, "back up" has come to represent a broader concept of restoring or replicating data in case of an emergency, a regular practice that has become essential in many fields, including finance, healthcare, and business operations, to minimize losses and ensure continuity.

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to support somebody/something; to say that what somebody says, etc. is true

ủng hộ ai đó/cái gì đó; nói rằng những gì ai đó nói, v.v. là đúng

Example:
  • I'll back you up if they don't believe you.

    Tôi sẽ ủng hộ bạn nếu họ không tin bạn.

  • The writer doesn't back up his opinions with examples.

    Người viết không đưa ra ví dụ để chứng minh quan điểm của mình.

to provide support for somebody/something

cung cấp sự hỗ trợ cho ai đó/cái gì đó

Example:
  • two doctors backed up by a team of nurses

    hai bác sĩ được hỗ trợ bởi một đội y tá

  • The rebels backed up their demands with threats.

    Phe nổi loạn đưa ra yêu cầu bằng lời đe dọa.

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