FALLBACK


Meaning of FALLBACK in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

Etymology: fall back

1. : a falling back : retreat

there would be a rapid and orderly fallback to break contact — New York Times

2. : something on which one can fall back : reserve

there is a certain fallback against the risk of failure … on the part of the Allies — H.V.Hodson

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