fallback position

ˈfɔːlbæk pəˈzɪʃən

Definition

Definition of fallback position - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

planningbackup plan if the first fails

We need a fallback position in case this doesn't work.

contingency plan

military

TECH.

defensive position to retreat to

TECH.

The troops moved to their fallback position during the battle.

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Expressions with fallback

fallback plan

alternative plan used if the main plan fails

We need a fallback plan in case it rains.

Expressions with position

pole position

advantageous starting point in any competition or activity

Her extensive experience gave her the pole position in the job race..

shotgun position

front passenger seat in a vehicle

He called shotgun position for the road trip.

false position

situation where someone appears to be something they are not

His wealth put him in a false position among genuine entrepreneurs..

in a position

adj.

having the necessary ability or authority

She is in a position to make important decisions.

in no position to

adj.

not having the ability or authority to do something

He is in no position to make demands.

cement one's position

make one's status or role stronger

She worked hard to cement her position as team leader.

in pole position

adv.

in the leading or best position

She is in pole position to win the race.

put oneself in someone's position

imagine being in another person's situation

Try to put yourself in the manager's position.

have a position at the table

be included in important discussions

Minority groups must have a position at the table.

jockey for position

compete or maneuver to get a better position

The runners jockey for position at the start.

Examples of fallback position in a sentence

They discussed a fallback position during the meeting.
The commander ordered a retreat to the fallback position.
In case of failure, we have a fallback position ready.

View all translations of fallback position

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:solution de repli, ...
German:Plan B, Rückzugsposition, ...
Italian:piano di riserva, posizione di ripiego, ...
Spanish:plan alternativo, posición de repliegue, ...
Portuguese:alternativa, posição de recuo, ...
Chinese:备用计划, 后备阵地, ...
Japanese:バックアッププラン, フォールバックポジション, ...
Arabic:خُطّة احْتِياطيّة, مَوْقِع اِنْسِحاب, ...
Hebrew:עֶמְדַּת נְסִיגָה, עֶמְדַּת נְסִיגָה, ...
Russian:запасная позиция, резервная позиция, ...
Ukrainian:резервна позиція, ...
Hindi:वैकल्पिक योजना, बैकअप स्थिति, ...
Bengali:বিকল্প পরিকল্পনা, পশ্চাদপসরণ অবস্থান, ...
Catalan:pla alternatiu, posició de retirada, ...
Czech:záložní plán, záložní postavení, ...
Danish:nødplan, tilbagetrækningsposition, ...
Dutch:terugvaloptie, uitwijkpositie, ...
Greek:εναλλακτική λύση, θέση υποχώρησης, ...
Hungarian:tartalékterv, katonai tartalékállás, ...
Khmer:ផែនការបម្រុង, ទីតាំងការពារបម្រុង, ...
Korean:대체 계획, 후퇴 위치, ...
Persian:برنامه جایگزین, موقعیت پشتیبان, ...
Polish:plan awaryjny, pozycja rezerwowa, ...
Portuguese (BR):plano B, posição de recuo, ...
Romanian:plan de rezervă, poziție de retragere, ...
Swedish:reservplan, reträttposition, ...
Thai:แผนสำรอง, ตำแหน่งสำรอง, ...
Turkish:yedek plan, geri çekilme pozisyonu, ...
Vietnamese:phương án dự phòng, vị trí phòng thủ, ...

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “f”:

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.