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控え — meaning in English

hikae

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English meaning

  • backup noun A person, plan, or system kept in reserve in case the main one fails.
  • counterfoil noun the part of a cheque that is retained in the chequebook as a record; a stub
  • reserve verb To book or set something aside in advance for later use.
  • substitute verb To use one thing or person in place of another.

Senses

控え is used for these senses in English:

  • backup A reserve or substitute.
  • counterfoil the part of a cheque that is retained in the chequebook as a record; a stub
  • reserve The act of reserving or keeping back; reservation; exception.
  • substitute (sports) A player who is available to replace another if the need arises, and who may or may not actually do so.

backup — full definition

  1. noun A person, plan, or system kept in reserve in case the main one fails.
  2. noun A copy of digital files kept separately so the originals can be restored if lost or damaged.
  3. noun A buildup or blockage that stops something from flowing normally, such as traffic or plumbing.

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