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to fall back
01
recuar, retroceder
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.
The team decided to fall back when they realized they were outnumbered and outgunned.
In the face of criticism, the company chose to fall back and reassess its marketing strategy.
02
cair para trás, retroceder
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.
As the gust of wind intensified, the tree branch could n't hold its weight and started to fall back.
Stepping on the uneven surface, she felt herself lose balance and began to fall back but managed to catch herself.
03
regredir, retornar a hábitos antigos
to revert to a previous state of bad behavior, habit, or practice, especially after making an effort to change
Example
Despite his efforts to quit smoking, he fell back into the habit during times of stress.
After completing a rehabilitation program, she was determined not to fall back into substance abuse.
The students who had improved their grades began to fall back when they stopped putting in effort.
04
recorrer a, dependem de
to rely on something as a backup or alternative plan
Example
When the original plan failed, they had to fall back on their contingency strategy.
If the weather does n't improve, we may need to fall back on our indoor event option.
In times of crisis, people often fall back on their core values for guidance.
05
retroceder, diminuir
to reduce in number or value
Example
The demand for the product fell back after the initial surge in sales.
As the economy struggled, consumer spending began to fall back.
The enthusiasm for the project fell back when unexpected challenges arose.
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