fallavoidance
nounUK /ˈfɔːləˌvɔɪdəns/
US /ˈfɔl əˌvɔɪdəns/
Fall avoidance means doing things to keep yourself from falling down.
The nurse taught the older man fall avoidance so he could walk safely at home.
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2. Steps taken in a workplace to stop workers from slipping or tripping.
The factory added fall avoidance training for everyone on the night shift.
3. A robot or computer program's way of keeping itself from crashing or tipping over.
The robot's fall avoidance helped it stay upright on the bumpy floor.
4. Careful planning to prevent a sudden drop in prices or success.
The team practiced fall avoidance by saving money before the busy season ended.