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Back-up

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative form of backup alt-of, alternative, not-comparable
Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of backup. alt-of, alternative

    "Despite deploying a contingency workforce of fully trained non-striking and non-union back-up staff, Network Rail was forced to issue a limited timetable with only 20% of services running on June 21, 23 and 25."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Deverbal from back up.

Etymology 2

Deverbal from back up.

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