fall back

Meanings

• Verb

  To revert or return to a previous state, situation, or solution.

• Verb

  To rely on a backup or secondary plan.

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Synonyms

ebb , ebb away , recede , retreat

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fall back
call back , mall back , pall back

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Variants

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fallback , fallbacks , fall back , fall back on , fall back upon , fallen back , fallen back on , fallen back upon , falling back , falling back on , falling back upon , falls back , falls back on , falls back upon , fell back , fell back on , fell back upon

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Etymology

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The term 'fall back' is believed to have originated from the idea of retreating or returning to a previous position or state. It may also be related to the idea of relying on a backup or secondary plan.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'fall back' is commonly used in the context of technology, particularly in the field of computer science and network engineering.

2. The phrase 'fall back on' has been in use since at least the early 1900s.

3. In the context of technology, a 'fallback' is often implemented as a backup solution that is automatically activated if the primary solution fails.

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Related Concepts

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1. backup plan: A secondary plan or solution that is put in place to be used if the primary plan fails.

2. reversion: The act of returning to a previous state or condition.

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Culture

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In literature, 'fall back' is often used metaphorically to describe a character's or situation's return to a previous state or reliance on a backup plan. It can also be used in the context of technology, where a system may 'fall back' to a previous configuration or setting if the current one fails.

How to Memorize "fall back"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person or situation returning to a previous position or state. Visualize the steps involved in the 'fall back' process.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'fall back' with the idea of returning or relying on a backup plan.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Fall Back Five' to remember the definitions: Fall Back means to 'return' or 'rely'.

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