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Back something up

Verb phrase

Sense 1: To make a copy of data or files and store them in another location for safekeeping or as a precaution against loss or damage.

Example sentences:

1. Please remember to back up all your important documents regularly.
2. It is essential to back up your website data in case of a server crash.
3. She lost all her photos when her hard drive failed because she didn't back them up.

Sense 2: To provide support or confirmation for a claim, argument, or statement.

Example sentences:

1. The student cited credible sources to back up his claims in the research paper.
2. The lawyer presented evidence to back up her client's innocence.
3. Can you find any statistics to back up your theory?

Sense 3: To move in a reverse direction or retreat.

Example sentences:

1. The car behind me honked, so I had to back up to allow it to pass.
2. The soldiers were forced to back up when they encountered heavy resistance.
3. She stumbled backward and almost fell but managed to back up in time.

Sense 4: To complete a task or process that had been postponed or delayed.

Example sentences:

1. We need to back up and assess our progress before moving forward.
2. He realized he had forgotten an important step and had to back up and start over.
3. The delay in shipping forced the company to back up their production schedule.

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