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Definition fall back in British English

fall back phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb
1

to move so that you are behind someone or something

Example

Oliver and Sara fell back and started talking.

Synonyms and related words
back away draw back part
2

to become smaller or lower in amount, level, value etc

Example

Profits fell back slightly this month.

Synonyms and related words
crater decrease decline
Definition fall back in British English