Definitions for fallbackˈfɔlˌbæk
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
fall•backˈfɔlˌbæk(n.)
an act or instance of falling back.
Category: Common Vocabulary
something or someone to turn or return to, esp. for help or as an alternative.
Category: Common Vocabulary
(adj.)Also, fall′-back`. of or designating something kept in reserve or as an alternative:
a fallback plan.
Origin of fallback:
1750–60, Amer.
Princeton's WordNet
disengagement, fallback, pullout(noun)
to break off a military action with an enemy
Wiktionary
fallback(Noun)
An act of falling back.
fallback(Noun)
A backup plan or contingency strategy; an alternative which can be used if something goes wrong with the main plan; a recourse.
As a fallback, I suppose we can use typewriters if the word processing system fails.
fallback(Noun)
A reduction in bitumen softening point, sometimes called refluxing or overheating in a relatively closed container.
fallback(Adjective)
That can be resorted to as a fallback.
a fallback plan
Origin: From the verb fall back.
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