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to fall back
01
sich zurückziehen, zurückfallen
to move back, often from a challenging situation or conflict
Example
Faced with overwhelming enemy forces, the soldiers had to fall back to a more defensible position.
In the face of criticism, the company chose to fall back and reassess its marketing strategy.
The team decided to fall back when they realized they were outnumbered and outgunned.
02
nach hinten fallen, zurückfallen
to suddenly lose one's balance and fall backward
Example
Losing his footing on the slippery slope, he began to fall back, narrowly avoiding a more serious tumble.
The unstable chair gave way, causing him to fall back unexpectedly, surprising those around him.
Attempting a challenging yoga pose, she struggled to maintain balance and ultimately started to fall back, giggling at her attempt.
03
zurückfallen, wieder zurückkehren zu
to revert to a previous state of bad behavior, habit, or practice, especially after making an effort to change
Example
The athlete struggled not to fall back into unhealthy eating habits during the off-season.
Breaking the cycle of negative behavior can be challenging, as individuals may sometimes fall back into familiar patterns.
Despite his efforts to quit smoking, he fell back into the habit during times of stress.
04
auf etwas zurückgreifen, sich auf etwas verlassen
to rely on something as a backup or alternative plan
05
zurückgehen, nachlassen
to reduce in number or value
Example
The demand for the product fell back after the initial surge in sales.
The enthusiasm for the project fell back when unexpected challenges arose.
As the economy struggled, consumer spending began to fall back.
Beispiel
Faced with overwhelming enemy forces, the soldiers had to fall back to a more defensible position.
In the face of criticism, the company chose to fall back and reassess its marketing strategy.
The team decided to fall back when they realized they were outnumbered and outgunned.
Recognizing the escalating conflict, the negotiators chose to fall back temporarily to allow tensions to cool.
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