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Present participle for 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.”
Present participle for 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.”
Present participle for to provide aid or support to someone
“At least he has his best friend, George, there to back him up.”
Present participle for 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.”
Present participle for back up, reverse
Present participle for to strengthen or reaffirm in rank or position
Present participle for to recur, or break out anew after a dormant period
Present participle for to help or give aid to
Present participle for to become entangled
Present participle for to play a musical accompaniment to
Present participle for to encourage (a behavior, feeling, relationship or idea) through repeated stimulus
Present participle for retrace one's steps
Present participle for to stand in for
Present participle for to move something backward, either literally or figuratively
Present participle for to reinforce the strength or sturdiness of
Present participle for to make a similar or identical version of
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