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falling back

/ˈfɔːlɪŋ bæk/

/ˈfɔlɪŋ bæk/

Translations

fall backverb

falling back

Gerund

fell back

Past Simple

fallen back

Past Participle

falling back

Gerund

/fɔːl bæk/

/fɔl bæk/

The troops had to fall back to a safer position.

Войскам пришлось отступать на более безопасную позицию.

When the plan failed, they had to fall back on their savings.

Когда план провалился, им пришлось прибегать к своим сбережениям.

Additional translations

сдавать позиции

Synonyms

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.