fallbacks

noun
UK /ˈfɔːlbæks/
US /ˈfɔːlbæks/

Fallbacks are extra plans you can use if your first plan does not work.

We brought umbrellas as fallbacks in case it rained.

SYNONYMS

backupsalternativesreservescontingenciesspares

RELATED WORDS

plansoptionssafety netssubstitutespreparations

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Extra people or things kept ready to replace others if needed.

The team had fallbacks ready in case a player got hurt.

3. A move back to an earlier or safer position.

The soldiers made fallbacks to the hills.

4. In computing, a way to switch to another system when the main one fails.

The app uses fallbacks when the internet is down.