fall back

fɔːl bæk
fallen backfell back
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Translation of fall back from English into Dutch

Verbal expression

1.

movement

move backward in a retreat
  • The troops had to fall back to a safer position.De troepen moesten terugtrekken naar een veiligere positie.
2.

progress

move behind in progress or development
  • He began to fall back in his studies.Hij begon achterop te raken met zijn studie.
3.

support

rely on something for support
  • When times get tough, she can always fall back on her savings.Als het moeilijk wordt, kan ze altijd op haar spaargeld terugvallen
4.

timekeeping

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adjust clocks for daylight saving time
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  • We need to fall back this weekend.We moeten dit weekend de klok terugzetten.
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Expressions with fall back: examples in English and translations in Dutch

terugvallen op
When plans failed, they had to fall back on their savings.
terugvallen in
She fell back into depression after losing her job.
terugvallen op
beroep doen op
When his plan failed, he had to fall back upon his savings.
in oude gewoonten vervallen
terugvallen in oude gewoonten
After a month of dieting, he fell back into his old ways.

Synonyms and analogies of fall back in English

Examples of fall back in a sentence

  • The team decided to fall back and regroup.
  • The team started to fall back in the rankings.
  • She didn't want to fall back in her career.
  • In difficult times, he would fall back on his friends.
  • They had to fall back on their emergency funds.
  • Remember to fall back before going to bed.

Translations of "fall back" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
terugvallenv.

You will fall back into your old ways now and then.

Je zal zo nu en dan terugvallen in oud gedrag.

terugtrekkenv.

The alternative is fall back, retreat, fight another day.

Het alternatief is terugtrekken en op een andere dag vechten.

achterblijvenv.

Don't run ahead, and don't fall back.

Niet vooruitgaan en niet achterblijven.

Noun
terugvalnm.

I wanted this to be good but I can't fall back now.

Ik wilde dat dit goed was, maar ik wil geen terugval.

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fall back: Examples and translations in context

The electrons jump and when they fall back radiation is released.

De elektronen verspringen en wanneer ze terugvallen komt er straling vrij.

And he fears he may fall back into his habit at any moment.

En hij vreest dat hij ieder moment in zijn gewoonte kan terugvallen.

People learn when they can fall back onto a solid foundation.

Mensen leren het best wanneer ze kunnen terugvallen op een stevige fundering.

I wanted this to be good but I can't fall back now.

Ik wilde dat dit zou werken, maar ik kan nu niet terugvallen.

We should fall back to supplementary positions.

We moeten terugvallen op de aanvullende posities.

This makes her fall back to her dysfunctional behavior over and over.

Dit maakt dat ze telkens terugvalt in haar disfunctionele gedrag.

If we attack the lead vehicle, my father's transport will fall back.

Als we het hoofdvoertuig aanvallen, zal mijn vader zijn transport terugvallen.

They'll fall back, regroup, and plan a much bigger assault.

Ze zullen terugtrekken, hergroeperen en een veel grotere aanval plannen.

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