fall back

verb — 4 senses

fall back

verb
1

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see fall, back.

2

To retreat.

3

To fail to fulfill a promise or purpose.

4

To turn the clocks back for the end of daylight saving time.

Synonyms
ebb, ebb away, recede, retreat
Derived terms
fall-back, fallback
Related terms
fall back, fall edge, fall back on, fall back upon, spring forward, fall back

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