Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fallback
noun
/ˈfɔːl.bæk/
Definition
A fallback is a plan or option that can be used if the primary one fails.
Examples
- If the main power supply fails, the generator serves as a fallback.
- He had a fallback in case his initial idea didn’t work out.
- The team developed a fallback strategy to ensure the project’s success.
Meaning
When something doesn’t go as planned, a fallback is a backup or alternative solution.
Synonyms
- backup
- alternative
- substitute
- Plan B
- reserve
