Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fall-back position
noun
/fɔːl bæk pəˈzɪʃən/
Definition
A strategy or alternative plan used when the preferred option is not available or feasible.
Examples
- If my first plan to move to the city doesn’t work out, I have a fall-back position to stay with relatives in the countryside.
- The company’s fall-back position included cost-cutting measures to cope with the financial crisis.
Meaning
The term ‘fall-back position’ refers to a secondary option or plan that a person or group can rely on if their first choice fails or is unavailable. It provides a sense of security and ensures that there is an alternative way to proceed if needed.
Synonyms
- alternative
- backup
- plan B
