backuppositions
nounUK /ˈbækʌp pəˈzɪʃənz/
US /ˈbækʌp pəˈzɪʃənz/
Backup positions are extra spots or jobs kept ready in case the first ones can't be used.
The coach wrote down backup positions for every player on the team.
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2. Extra places where soldiers can stand if the main ones are taken.
The soldiers moved to their backup positions behind the hill.
3. Second-choice jobs or roles someone can take if the first choice fails.
She listed backup positions on her job application.
4. Additional locations set up to keep something working if the main one stops.
The factory set up backup positions for the machines during the storm.