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ALL meanings of fall back

fall back
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  • noun Technical meaning of fall back (communications)   A feature of a modem protocol where two modems which experience data corruption, e.g. due to line noise, can renegotiate to use a lower speed connection, possibly applying fall forward if the channel improves. 1
  • verb without object fall back to drop or descend under the force of gravity, as to a lower place through loss or lack of support. 1
  • verb without object fall back to come or drop down suddenly to a lower position, especially to leave a standing or erect position suddenly, whether voluntarily or not: to fall on one's knees. 1
  • verb without object fall back to become less or lower; become of a lower level, degree, amount, quality, value, number, etc.; decline: The temperature fell ten degrees. Stock prices fell to a new low for the year. 1
  • verb without object fall back to subside or abate. 1
  • verb without object fall back extend downward; hang down: Her hair falls to her shoulders. 1
  • verb without object fall back to become lowered or directed downward, as the eyes: My eyes fell before his steady gaze. 1
  • verb without object fall back to become lower in pitch or volume: Her voice fell, and she looked about in confusion. 1
  • verb without object fall back to succumb to temptation or sin, especially to become unchaste or to lose one's innocence. 1
  • verb without object fall back to lose status, dignity, position, character, etc. 1
  • verb without object fall back to succumb to attack: The city fell to the enemy. 1
  • verb without object fall back to be overthrown, as a government. 1
  • verb without object fall back to drop down wounded or dead, especially to be slain: to fall in battle. 1
  • verb without object fall back to pass into some physical, mental, or emotional condition: to fall asleep; to fall in love. 1
  • verb without object fall back to envelop or come as if by dropping, as stillness or night. 1
  • verb without object fall back to issue forth: Witty remarks fall easily from his lips. 1
  • verb without object fall back to come by lot or chance: The chore fell to him. 1
  • verb without object fall back to come by chance into a particular position: to fall among thieves. 1
  • verb without object fall back to come to pass, occur, or become at a certain time: Christmas falls on a Monday this year. The rent falls due the first of every month. 1
  • verb without object fall back to have its proper place: The accent falls on the last syllable. 1
  • verb without object fall back to come by right: The inheritance fell to the only living relative. 1
  • verb without object fall back to be naturally divisible (usually followed by into): The story fell into two distinct parts. 1
  • verb without object fall back to lose animation; appear disappointed, as the face: His face fell when he heard the bad news. 1
  • verb without object fall back to slope or extend in a downward direction: The field falls gently to the river. 1
  • verb without object fall back to be directed, as light, sight, etc., on something: His eyes fell upon the note on the desk. 1
  • verb without object fall back to collapse, as through weakness, damage, poor construction, or the like; topple or sink: The old tower fell under its own weight. The cake fell when he slammed the oven door. 1
  • verb without object fall back (of an animal, especially a lamb) to be born: Two lambs fell yesterday. 1
  • verb with object fall back to fell (a tree, animal, etc.). 1
  • noun fall back an act or instance of falling back. 1
  • noun fall back something or someone to turn or return to, especially for help or as an alternative: His teaching experience would be a fallback if the business failed. 1
  • idioms fall back fall all over oneself, to show unusual or excessive enthusiasm or eagerness, especially in the hope of being favored or rewarded: The young trainees fell all over themselves to praise the boss's speech. Also, fall over oneself. 1
  • idioms fall back fall / come short. short (def 44). 1
  • idioms fall back fall foul / afoul of. foul (def 38). 1
  • idioms fall back fall off the roof, Slang: Older Use. to menstruate. 1
  • idioms fall back fall / land on one's feet. feet (def 3). 1
  • idioms fall back fall out of bed, to get out of bed quickly. 1
  • idioms fall back fall over backward(s), bend1 (def 21). to exhibit great eagerness, especially in pursuit of one's own advantage: The candidate fell over backward in support of the issues that would win votes. 1
  • adjective fall back Also, fall-back. of or designating something kept in reserve or as an alternative: The negotiators agreed on a fallback position. 1
  • intransitive verb+adverb fall back fail to keep up 1
  • intransitivephrasal verb fall back withdraw, retreat 1
  • intransitivephrasal verb fall back resort to, rely on 1
  • verb fall back To retreat. 0
  • verb fall back To fail to fulfil a promise or purpose. 0
  • phrasal verb fall back If you fall back, you move backwards a short distance away from someone or something. 0
  • phrasal verb fall back If an army falls back during a battle or war, it withdraws. 0
  • verb fall back to recede or retreat 0
  • verb fall back to have recourse (to) 0
  • noun fall back a retreat 0
  • noun fall back a reserve, esp money, that can be called upon in need 0
  • noun fall back anything to which one can have recourse as a second choice 0
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