backup in Italian
backup in Italian is riserva, sostituto, backup — backup means a person, plan, or system kept in reserve in case the main one fails.
backup in Italian
riserva
A reserve or substitute.
sostituto
A reserve or substitute.
backup
(computing) A copy of a file or record, stored separately from the original, that can be used to recover the original if it is damaged or destroyed.
copia di riserva
(computing) A copy of a file or record, stored separately from the original, that can be used to recover the original if it is damaged or destroyed.
copia di sicurezza
(computing) A copy of a file or record, stored separately from the original, that can be used to recover the original if it is damaged or destroyed.
What does "backup" mean?
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noun A person, plan, or system kept in reserve in case the main one fails.
"The pilot switched to the backup system when the main engine failed."
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noun A copy of digital files kept separately so the originals can be restored if lost or damaged.
"Make a backup of your files before you update the software."
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noun A buildup or blockage that stops something from flowing normally, such as traffic or plumbing.
"A backup in the kitchen sink meant the water would not drain away."
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backup in a sentence
- The pilot switched to the backup system when the main engine failed.
- Always bring a backup charger when you travel.
- Make a backup of your files before you update the software.
- The company restores its data from a nightly backup whenever a server crashes.
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What is "backup" in Italian?
"backup" in Italian is riserva, sostituto, backup. backup means: A person, plan, or system kept in reserve in case the main one fails.
How do you use "backup" in a sentence?
Example: "The pilot switched to the backup system when the main engine failed." In Italian, "backup" is riserva, sostituto, backup.
Are there other ways to say "backup" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 5 translations listed for "backup": riserva, sostituto, backup, copia di riserva, copia di sicurezza.
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