familybackup
nounUK /ˈfæmɪli ˈbækʌp/
US /ˈfæməli ˈbækʌp/
A family backup is when your family helps you when you need it.
When Maya got sick, her familybackup took care of her and brought her soup.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A copy of important family photos and papers kept safe in case the originals are lost.
We keep a familybackup of all our photos on a hard drive.
3. A family member who is ready to step in and help at any time.
Grandpa is our familybackup when the babysitter cancels.
4. Extra money or savings a family keeps for hard times.
Their familybackup helped them pay the bills after the storm.