fail over

fail over

In a computer system, to switch automatically to a spare, backup, or alternative component when another one fails. We've put new protocols in place to ensure that the computer will fail over to functioning memory blocks in the event of a critical error.
See also: fail, over
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • and (something) to spare
  • and to spare
  • be going spare
  • don't spare the horses
  • mouse that has but one hole is quickly taken
  • the mouse that has but one hole is quickly taken
  • in for a penny
  • in for a penny, in for a pound
  • no stress
  • no worries!