Meaning of the word "backed up" in English
What does "backed up" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
backed up
US /ˈbækt ʌp/
UK /ˈbækt ʌp/
Adjective
1.
having a blockage that prevents things from flowing through
Example:
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The toilet is backed up again.
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Traffic was backed up for miles due to the accident.
2.
having copies of computer files stored in a safe place
Example:
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Make sure your important documents are always backed up.
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My hard drive crashed, but luckily all my files were backed up.