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to fall back
01
to move back, often from a challenging situation or conflict
Examples
Faced with overwhelming enemy forces, the soldiers had to fall back to a more defensible position.
02
to suddenly lose one's balance and fall backward
Examples
Losing his footing on the slippery slope, he began to fall back, narrowly avoiding a more serious tumble.
03
to revert to a previous state of bad behavior, habit, or practice, especially after making an effort to change
Examples
Despite his efforts to quit smoking, he fell back into the habit during times of stress.
04
to rely on something as a backup or alternative plan
Examples
When the original plan failed, they had to fall back on their contingency strategy.
05
to reduce in number or value
Examples
The demand for the product fell back after the initial surge in sales.
