(1) To copy data from compact disc, tape, diskette, optical disc, or a save file to auxiliary storage. See also save.
(2) To rebuild a damaged or corrupted database or table space from a backup image produced with the backup database utility.
(3) To copy information from its backup location to the active storage location for use. See also back up.
(4) To return to an original value or image, for example, to restore data to main storage from auxiliary storage.