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- Dictionaryfallback/ˈfɔːlbak/
noun
- 1. an alternative plan that may be used in an emergency: "compulsory powers should be retained as a fallback"
- 2. a reduction or decrease: "the offering will hit the market after a fallback from record highs"
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The meaning of FALLBACK is something on which one can fall back : reserve —often used attributively. How to use fallback in a sentence.
Fallback definition: an act or instance of falling back.. See examples of FALLBACK used in a sentence.
FALLBACK definition: 1. A fallback plan or position can be used if other plans do not succeed or other things are not…. Learn more.
FALLBACK meaning: 1. A fallback plan or position can be used if other plans do not succeed or other things are not…. Learn more.
FALL BACK definition: 1. to move back suddenly from someone or something, often because you are frightened: 2. If an…. Learn more.
Definition of fallback noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
IPA guide. Other forms: fallbacks. Definitions of fallback. noun. to break off a military action with an enemy. synonyms: disengagement, pullout. see more.
n. 1. an act or instance of falling back. 2. something or someone to turn or return to, esp. for help or as an alternative. adj. 3. Also, fall′-back`. of or designating something kept in reserve or as an alternative: a fallback plan. [1750–60, Amer.]
fallback. (fɔːlbæk ) adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] Someone's fallback position is what they will do if their plans do not succeed, or if something unexpected happens. [journalism] Yesterday's vote itself was a retreat from an earlier fallback position. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.
5 meanings: 1. to recede or retreat 2. to have recourse (to) fallback 3. a retreat 4. a reserve, esp money, that can be called.... Click for more definitions.
