| Id | ESLPod_1181_WE_2037 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1181 |
| Episode Title | Making a Comeback |
| Phrase | backup |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "backup singer" means a person who provides vocal (singing) support for the leader singer in a band or on a particular song: "Mariah works as a backup singer, but she dreams of performing as a soloist." The word "backup" can also refer to an athlete who will play in a particular position if another team member is unable to play: "When Kian broke his knee, Ezekiel was the backup goalie." When talking about computers, a "backup" is the process or duplicating all the data on a computer, or the file that results from performing a backup: "It's important to do a backup of all your files at least once a month, so that you won't lose everything if your computer stops working." Or, "When my laptop was stolen, I was able to find the contract I had been working on in the backup." |
| Topics | Entertainment + Sports |
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