補欠 — meaning in English
hoketsu
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English meaning
- backup noun A person, plan, or system kept in reserve in case the main one fails.
- 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
補欠 is used for these senses in English:
- backup A reserve or substitute.
- 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
- noun A person, plan, or system kept in reserve in case the main one fails.
- noun A copy of digital files kept separately so the originals can be restored if lost or damaged.
- noun A buildup or blockage that stops something from flowing normally, such as traffic or plumbing.
reserve — full definition
- verb To book or set something aside in advance for later use.
- noun A supply of something kept back for future use, such as money, resources, or troops.
- noun Emotional restraint; a tendency to hold back feelings or opinions.