Fallback (Noun)
Meaning
To break off a military action with an enemy.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The commander ordered a fallback to regroup and reassess the situation after the enemy's surprise attack.
- As the enemy's forces closed in, the platoon was forced to execute a fallback to avoid being surrounded.
- The general decided on a fallback to a more defensible position after realizing the current one was vulnerable to artillery fire.
- The squad's fallback was slowed by the dense jungle terrain, making them easy targets for the pursuing enemy.
- The company's fallback was marked by chaos and disorganization, resulting in significant losses and equipment left behind.