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Meaning of fall back in English
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Verb
fall back
Definitions
1.
fall backwards and down
2.
hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.
3.
move back and away from
Examples
« The enemy fell back »
Antonyms
advance
progress
pass on
move on
march on
go on
4.
retreat
Antonyms
gain
advance
win
pull ahead
make headway
get ahead
gain ground
5.
have recourse to
Examples
« The government resorted to rationing meat »
6.
go back to bad behavior
Examples
« Those who recidivate are often minor criminals »