backup

Definition

  • noun: a person or thing that can be used to replace or support another person or thing
  • noun: one that serves as a substitute or support
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: accompaniment

Examples

  • The policeman called for 'backup' [=called for other police to come and help him] because the suspect was carrying a gun.

  • There was a traffic 'backup' [=('Brit') 'tailback'] for miles on the road because of the accident.

  • His role on the team is to be a 'backup' to the regular quarterback.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Clawhauser! Clawhauser, listen to me. We have a -! Jaguar gone savage! - In Tu-junga! - It's Tu-hunga! Okay, we're sending backup. There! Head to the sky-trans! Get in. Carrots? Carrots! Go! Buddy, one predator to another... Now I can tell you're a little tense, (..)
    2016 Zootopia