backup routine

[ˈbækʌp ruːˈtiːn]
nounpl: backup routines
rotina de backup
1. A scheduled or regular procedure for creating copies of data or system configurations to protect against data loss
The backup routine runs every night at midnight to ensure no data is lost.
A rotina de backup é executada todas as noites à meia-noite para garantir que nenhum dado seja perdido.
2. A set of programmed steps or processes designed to automatically duplicate critical information
Our backup routine includes incremental backups to save storage space.
Nossa rotina de backup inclui backups incrementais para economizar espaço de armazenamento.
3. In fitness or sports, a contingency plan or alternative training sequence used when primary activities are unavailable
When the gym is closed, I follow my backup routine with home exercises.
Quando a academia está fechada, sigo minha rotina de backup com exercícios em casa.
The term 'backup routine' is predominantly used in technical and professional contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, while 'rotina de backup' is the standard translation, the English term 'backup' is frequently used in IT environments. The concept reflects modern digital culture's emphasis on data protection and cybersecurity. In corporate Brazil, especially in São Paulo's financial sector, the more formal 'rotina de cópia de segurança' may be preferred in official documentation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
backup procedurebackup processbackup scheduledata backup planbackup protocol
Antonyms / Antônimos
data losssystem failure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rotina de backup
Standard term used in IT and business contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
rotina de cópia de segurança
More formal alternative, commonly used in corporate environments
Portugal
rotina de cópia de segurança
Preferred in Portuguese IT terminology; 'backup' is also widely used in Portugal
Rio de Janeiro
rotina de backup
English term 'backup' is commonly used alongside Portuguese translation

Related Words

backup systemdata recoverydisaster recoveryincremental backupfull backupcloud backuprestore procedure

Related Idioms & Phrases

have a backup plan
stick to the routine
backup your work
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