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backup option

[ˈbækʌp ˈɒpʃən]
nounpl: backup options
opção de backup / plano de contingência
1. An alternative plan or solution that can be used if the primary option fails or is unavailable
We have a backup option in case the main server goes down.
Temos uma opção de backup caso o servidor principal caia.
2. A secondary choice or reserve plan kept in readiness
Having a backup option gives us more flexibility in our project planning.
Ter uma opção de backup nos dá mais flexibilidade no planejamento do projeto.
3. In computing, a copy of data stored separately for recovery purposes
Always keep a backup option of your important files.
Sempre mantenha uma cópia de backup de seus arquivos importantes.
NYC Slang
Plan B
Synonyms
contingency planalternative planfallback optionPlan Breserve option
Antonyms
primary optionmain planonly choice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
opção de backup / plano de contingência
Most commonly used in business and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
opção de reserva
Alternative colloquial usage
São Paulo
plano alternativo / opção reserva
Business-focused terminology
Portugal
opção de segurança / plano alternativo
More formal and less anglicized than in Brazil

Related Idioms & Phrases

have something up your sleeve
keep something in reserve
have an ace in the hole
safety net
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