contingency plan
Noun
Meaning
contingency plan (plural contingency plans)
An alternative plan to be put into operation if needed, especially in case of emergencies, or if a primary plan fails.
Synonyms: plan B, fallback
Synonyms
Examples
And even, if circumstances required, a contingency plan for his contingency plan's contingency plan.
The Contingency plan was to use the inside squash courts, and structure things a bit more around footwork.
He further urged all stakeholders to support the measures that the ministries of education have put in place such as the Education Contingency Plan for novel coronavirus (COVID-19).