discussion backup
[dɪˈskʌʃən ˈbækʌp]
nounpl: discussion backups
backup de discussão / cópia de segurança de discussão / suporte de discussão
1. A saved copy or archive of a discussion, conversation, or debate for reference, preservation, or support purposes
We kept a discussion backup of all the meeting notes in case we needed to review the decisions made.
Mantemos um backup de discussão de todas as notas da reunião caso precisássemos revisar as decisões tomadas.
2. Additional documentation or evidence provided to support arguments or points made during a discussion
The team provided a discussion backup with charts and data to strengthen their proposal.
A equipe forneceu um suporte de discussão com gráficos e dados para fortalecer sua proposta.
3. A backup system or contingency plan for continuing discussions when primary communication channels fail
We established a discussion backup using email in case the video conference platform crashed.
Estabelecemos um backup de discussão por e-mail caso a plataforma de videoconferência caísse.
This term is primarily used in professional, academic, and technical contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian corporate culture, maintaining 'discussion backups' is considered good practice for transparency and legal compliance. In the USA, similar practices are common in litigation, auditing, and corporate governance.
Related Idioms & Phrases
have something as a discussion backup
keep a discussion backup on file
provide discussion backup for a claim
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