What does fall back mean?
Fall back means An act of falling back..
Fall back
/ˈfɔːl.bæk/ · noun
Meaning
An act of falling back..
Definitions by Sense
- An act of falling back.
- A backup plan or contingency strategy; an alternative which can be used if something goes wrong with the main plan; a recourse.
- (construction) A reduction in bitumen softening point, sometimes called refluxing or overheating, in a relatively closed container.
- Pulverised material that falls back to earth after a nuclear explosion; fallout.
- That can be resorted to as a fallback.
- Misspelling of fall back.
Example Sentences
A failure of one of the rocket's first-stage engines just after liftoff would result in a destructive pad fallback.
The black hole formed as a result of fallback of ejecta onto the neutron star initially created by the supernova explosion.
As a fallback, I suppose we can use typewriters if the word processing system fails.
Particle size distributions of fallback and ejecta were determined principally by mechanical sieving and weighing.
a fallback plan
Synonyms for fall back
Antonyms for fall back
Related Words
Word Forms
- fallbacks
- fall-back
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for fall back?
Common synonyms include ebbing, recession, retreat, back-up.
What is the opposite of fall back?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use fall back in a sentence?
A failure of one of the rocket's first-stage engines just after liftoff would result in a destructive pad fallback.
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