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Uncommonback up
The correct spelling is back up.
How to pronounce back up
verb
Say it like: Bak- up
The correct spelling is back up. To move backwards, especially for a vehicle to do so. For example: "That beeping sound indicates that the truck is backing up."
Usage Examples
“That beeping sound indicates that the truck is backing up.”
“Back up the car a little, you're blocking the driveway.”
“I couldn't see how to finish the project, so I backed up and tried it another way.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To move backwards, especially for a vehicle to do so.
- 2.To move a vehicle backwards.
- 3.To undo one's actions.
- 4.To reconsider one's thoughts.
- 5.To copy (data) so that it can be restored if the main copy is lost.
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