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What does back up mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word back up? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To move backwards, especially for a vehicle to do so.
  2. (idiomatic, transitive) To move a vehicle backwards.
  3. (idiomatic, intransitive) To undo one's actions.
  4. (idiomatic, intransitive) To reconsider one's thoughts.
  5. (computing) To copy (data) as a security measure.
  6. (idiomatic, transitive) To provide support or the promise of support.
  7. (idiomatic, intransitive, cricket) For the non-striker to take a few steps down the pitch, in preparation to taking a run, just as the bowler bowls the ball.
  8. (idiomatic, intransitive, cricket) For a fielder to position himself behind the wicket (relative to a team-mate who is throwing the ball at the wicket) so as to stop the ball, and prevent overthrows.
  9. (idiomatic, intransitive, of a blockage) To halt the flow or movement of something.
  10. (idiomatic, intransitive, informal) To fill up because of a backlog.
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