fallback

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A noun referring to a plan, resource, or position that can be used as an alternative or retreat when the primary option fails or is no longer available.

1. Military retreatB2formal

   The act of withdrawing from a military engagement or position.

   انسحاب عسكري

   • The general ordered a fallback to safer ground.
   • The troops executed a strategic fallback under cover of darkness.
   • A fallback was necessary to regroup and resupply.

   المرادفاتdisengagementpullbackretreatwithdrawal

   الأضدادadvanceassaultattackoffensive

2. Alternative planB2formal

   A plan or option that can be used if the original plan fails.

   خطة بديلة

   • We have a fallback in case the funding falls through.
   • Always have a fallback for important presentations.
   • The company's fallback was to use a different supplier.

   المرادفاتalternativebackupcontingencyreplacementreservestandbysubstitute