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To move backward
“For lack of anything constructive to do, he decided to back up the car and park directly in front of the entrance to the alley.”
To make a copy of something as a reserve
“Be sure to back up your old file before overwriting it with the new one, just in case.”
To provide aid or support to someone
“At least he has his best friend, George, there to back him up.”
To corroborate something with additional evidence
“Those who agree are given fake traveling papers, as well as a hefty alibi to back up their lying claims.”
To strengthen or reaffirm in rank or position
To create a standstill or obstruction
To jam, become congested, or form a tailback
To play a musical accompaniment to
To retrace one's steps or change direction abruptly
To stand in for
To move something backward, either literally or figuratively
To reverse a vehicle backward into a designated parking space
To occur or happen again
A command to stop or slow down
Serving as a reserve or backup to someone or something
One of two or more available possibilities
A musical part that supports or partners an instrument, voice, or group
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