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(
thing
)
by
enkidu
Wed Apr 04 2001 at 11:55:34
1) To move
backwards
, either on foot or in a
vehicle
.
2) To give
intellectual
or
logistical
support to another:
Pupok backed
Enkidu
up by noting that she too had seen the
alien
s, and demonstrated her many impressive
scar
s.
or
While Pupok rushed the pillbox with explosives,
Enkidu
provided backup with his
gat
.
3) To make a
copy
of
data
, usually data stored in
electronic
format, in case the copy in regular use is damaged. Also applied to the copy itself, though usually shortened to
backup
.
4) To move backwards
metaphorically
, to make one's position in an argument less extreme.
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vehicle