fallback
Use Fallback in a sentence
noun
1.
an act or instance of falling back.
2.
something or someone to turn or return to, especially for help or as an alternative: His teaching experience would be a fallback if the business failed.
adjective
3.
Also, fall-back. of or designating something kept in reserve or as an alternative: The negotiators agreed on a fallback position.
Origin:
1750–60, Americanism; noun, adj. use of verb phrase fall back
1750–60, Americanism; noun, adj. use of verb phrase fall back
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| fallback | |
noun | |
| to break off a military action with an enemy [syn: disengagement] |
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Fallback
is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
Example sentences
While it is true that people make mistakes, it seems to be the fallback position if all else fails.
Develop target dates and fallback options if unexpected situations arise.
War is the fallback position in a conflict over resources.
Fallback indicates the use of another system to satisfy the system requirements.
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