contingency plan

noun

noun

An alternative plan to be put into operation if needed, especially in case of emergencies, or if a primary plan fails.

Synonyms: alternative plan, back-up plan, backup plan, contingency plan, fall-back, fallback, fallback plan, plan B, plan C, recourse
Antonyms: plan A, default plan, main plan, primary plan, standard plan
Hypernyms: plan, strategy

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