backup tools

[ˈbækʌp tuːlz]
nounpl: backup tools
ferramentas de backup
1. Software or hardware applications used to create copies of data, files, or entire systems for recovery purposes
We implemented several backup tools to protect our company's critical data.
Implementamos várias ferramentas de backup para proteger os dados críticos da nossa empresa.
2. Resources or contingency systems used as alternatives when primary systems fail
The backup tools ensured business continuity during the server outage.
As ferramentas de backup garantiram a continuidade dos negócios durante a falha do servidor.
3. Secondary personnel or equipment kept in reserve for emergency situations
The team members served as backup tools in case the primary staff was unavailable.
Os membros da equipe serviam como ferramentas de backup caso o pessoal principal não estivesse disponível.
In Brazil, the English term 'backup' is widely adopted in IT and business contexts, often used interchangeably with Portuguese translations. American tech companies popularized this terminology, and it's now standard in Brazilian corporate environments. In Portugal, there's a stronger preference for Portuguese equivalents like 'salvaguarda' or 'cópia de segurança' in formal documentation.
NYC Slang
backup gear
Synonyms / Sinônimos
backup systemsrecovery toolsdata backup softwarecontingency tools
Antonyms / Antônimos
primary systemsmain tools

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ferramentas de backup
Standard term used across Brazil in IT contexts
São Paulo
ferramentas de cópia de segurança
More formal translation occasionally used in corporate environments
Portugal
ferramentas de salvaguarda
Portuguese preference for 'salvaguarda' over 'backup' in formal contexts

Related Words

data recoverycloud backupdisaster recoveryredundancysystem restoration

Related Idioms & Phrases

have a backup plan
backup system in place
emergency backup tools
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