backup

Words with a similar base: backup, backup_man, computer_backup

'backup'

[backup.n.01] as in: an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage

Examples:
a traffic backup on the main street
he discovered a backup in the toilet

'backup'

[stand-in.n.01] as in: someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)

Examples:
the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes
we need extra employees for summer fill-ins

'backup'

[accompaniment.n.02] as in: a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts

'backup'

[backup.n.04] as in: (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device

Examples:
he made a backup in case the original was accidentally damaged or erased

'backup'

[backing.n.01] as in: the act of providing approval and support

Examples:
his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives

Origins

					backup (English)
├── back (English)
│   └── bak (Middle English (1100-1500))
│       └── bæc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
└── up (English)
    └── upp (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

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