fall back
Cede ground strategically
Fall back means to retreat or withdraw, especially under pressure: The troops fell back to defensive positions.
It also means to rely on something as a backup: If the plan fails, we can fall back on our savings.
A fallback is a reserve option or contingency plan.
In American English, clocks fall back an hour when daylight saving time ends.
Remove or pull away
- regroupReassemble after dispersal
- disengageBreak free from attachment
- retireCease employment permanently
- give wayCollapse or relent
backpedal · lose ground · recede · cede · evacuation · tactical withdrawal · reposition · strategic retreat
Require for support
- count onTrust reliably
- lean onDepend on for support
- turn toSeek assistance from
- trustConfidence in another
backup plan · safety net · contingency · recourse · alternative · reserve · standby · plan B
withdraw
Remove or pull away
- regroupReassemble after dispersal
- disengageBreak free from attachment
- retireCease employment permanently
give way · backpedal · lose ground · recede · cede · evacuation · tactical withdrawal · reposition · strategic retreat · retrograde
depend
Require for support
trust · backup plan · safety net · contingency · recourse · alternative · reserve · standby · plan B · insurance
- NovemberThanksgiving, Veterans Day, Election Day, Remembrance Day, All Saints Day
- retreatwithdrawal, retreating, backing up, backing away, backing off
- retreat commandswithdraw, retreat, disengage, pull out, evacuate
- clock adjustmentsdaylight saving, spring forward, time zone change, resetting, synchronizing
- Seasonal Adjustmentsdaylight saving, spring forward, spring cleaning, snow removal, pool opening
- timekeepingclock, watch, watches, clocks, timer
fall backadvance
Move or progress forward
charge · attack · push forward · storm · assault
fall backmove forward
Travel in intended direction
step forward · advance · lean forward · surge ahead · come forward