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Meaning of fall back in English

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  1. Verb

    fall back

    Definitions

    1. fall backwards and down
  2. 2. hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.
  3. 3. move back and away from

    Examples

    • « The enemy fell back »

    Antonyms

    • advance
    • progress
    • pass on
    • move on
    • march on
    • go on
  4. 4. retreat

    Antonyms

    • gain
    • advance
    • win
    • pull ahead
    • make headway
    • get ahead
    • gain ground
  5. 5. have recourse to

    Examples

    • « The government resorted to rationing meat »
  6. 6. go back to bad behavior

    Examples

    • « Those who recidivate are often minor criminals »

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