backup resources

[ˈbækʌp ˈrɛsɔrsɪz]
noun phrasepl: backup resources
recursos de backup
1. Additional resources, personnel, or systems kept in reserve to be used if primary resources fail or become insufficient
The company maintains backup resources in case of emergency.
A empresa mantém recursos de backup em caso de emergência.
2. In computing, duplicate data or systems preserved for recovery purposes
We store backup resources on multiple servers for data protection.
Armazenamos recursos de backup em múltiplos servidores para proteção de dados.
3. Reserve personnel or equipment allocated for contingency planning
The military deployed backup resources to support the ongoing operation.
A força militar implantou recursos de backup para apoiar a operação em andamento.
The term 'backup resources' is extensively used in modern business, IT, and organizational contexts in both the USA and Brazil. In Brazil, the English term 'backup' has been widely adopted in Portuguese, especially in technology sectors, alongside the more formal 'recursos de contingência' in official contexts. In the USA, the concept is central to business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
NYC Slang
backup plan / backup crew
Synonyms / Sinônimos
reserve resourcescontingency resourcesredundant systemsemergency suppliesstandby equipment
Antonyms / Antônimos
primary resourcesmain resourcesactive resources

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recursos de backup
Most common translation in Brazilian Portuguese, widely used in IT and business contexts
São Paulo
recursos de backup / recursos de contingência
Both terms used frequently in the business and technology hub
Rio de Janeiro
recursos de backup
Standard usage, occasionally 'recursos de reserva'
Portugal
recursos de cópia de segurança / recursos de contingência
Portuguese tends to use 'cópia de segurança' more formally, though 'backup' is also understood

Related Words

backup systemredundancydisaster recoveryfailoverdata backupcontingency plan

Related Idioms & Phrases

have something as a backup
fall back on backup resources
backup plan
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