fallback
word
Definition
A fallback is a backup plan or option you use if your first choice does not work. It can be a thing, solution, or plan kept in reserve.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used as a noun in both formal and informal situations, often paired with 'plan' ('fallback plan'). Also used as an adjective or verb in tech fields ('fallback method'). Common in technical, business, and everyday discussions about backup options.
Spanish: alternativa - plan de reservaPortuguese (BR): alternativa - plano reservaPortuguese (PT): alternativa - plano de reservaChinese (Simplified): 备用方案 - 备选措施Chinese (Traditional): 備用方案 - 備選措施Hindi: वैकल्पिक विकल्प - बैकअप योजनाArabic: خطة بديلة - بديل
Example Sentences
We need a fallback in case it rains.
basic
Do you have a fallback if the project fails?
basic
Her parents offered a fallback if she couldn't find a job.
basic
Let’s keep this as a fallback just in case.
natural
When Plan A fails, having a fallback saves a lot of stress.
natural
This old laptop is my fallback if my main computer stops working.
natural