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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFallback
/ˈfɔːl.bæk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A backup plan or alternative option that can be used if the primary plan fails.
"In case the main server goes down, we have a fallback system ready to take over." - 2
A situation or condition that is less desirable than the original plan but is acceptable as a substitute.
"The fallback option was to use manual processes until the software was fixed."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'fallback' originated in the early 20th century, combining 'fall' and 'back' to describe a retreat or alternative option. It evolved from military terminology to broader applications in technology and everyday language.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Fallback" is said worldwide
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solution de secours
Transliteration: solyusyon də səkur
"En cas de problème, nous avons une solution de secours."
Notfallplan
Transliteration: Notfallplan
"Wir haben einen Notfallplan für den Fall, dass etwas schiefgeht."
piano di riserva
Transliteration: piano di riserva
"Abbiamo un piano di riserva nel caso in cui il principale fallisca."
plan de contingencia
Transliteration: plan de contingencia
"Tenemos un plan de contingencia si el principal falla."
plano de contingência
Transliteration: plano de contingência
"Temos um plano de contingência caso o principal falhe."
बैकअप योजना
Transliteration: baikap yojana
"अगर मुख्य योजना विफल हो जाती है, तो हमारे पास एक बैकअप योजना है।"
备用计划
Transliteration: bèiyòng jìhuà
"如果主要计划失败，我们有备用计划。"
대체 계획
Transliteration: daeche gyehoeg
"주요 계획이 실패할 경우 대체 계획이 있습니다."
バックアッププラン
Transliteration: bakkappu puran
"主要な計画が失敗した場合、バックアッププランがあります。"
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