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falling back

UK
/ˈfɔːlɪŋ bæk/
US
/ˈfɔlɪŋ bæk/

Translations

fall backverb

falling back

Gerund

fell back
Past Simple
fallen back
Past Participle
falling back
Gerund
UK
/fɔːl bæk/
US
/fɔl bæk/
se rabattre surS’emploie quand on recourt à une solution de secours.
When the new plan didn't work, they had to fall back on their original strategy.
Quand le nouveau plan n’a pas fonctionné, ils ont dû se rabattre sur leur stratégie initiale.
reculerSe dit d’une valeur ou d’un montant qui diminue après une hausse.
After the initial surge, the stock prices began to fall back.
Après la hausse initiale, les cours des actions ont commencé à reculer.
se replierS’emploie surtout dans un contexte militaire ou stratégique.
The soldiers were ordered to fall back to a safer position.
Les soldats ont reçu l’ordre de se replier vers une position plus sûre.
Synonyms
backtrack
fallback
revert
withdraw
retreat
recede

Definitions

fall backverb
To retreat or move backward, especially in a military context.
The soldiers were ordered to fall back to a safer position.
To rely on or resort to something when other options fail.
When the new plan didn't work, they had to fall back on their original strategy.
To decrease or reduce in value or amount.
After the initial surge, the stock prices began to fall back.
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