Definitions

1. noun

A type of electronic circuit used in cathode ray tubes to control the flow of electrons and reset the beam position.

“The old TV’s flyback transformer is causing the image to flicker.”

2. verb

To move or cause something to move quickly back or return to a previous position.

“The sailboat flew back to the dock after the storm hit.”

3. verb

To return to a previous state or condition, especially after a period of improvement or progress.

“The company’s profits flew back down after a bad quarter.”

4. noun

A type of photographic technique in which the subject is exposed to light for a short time and then the film is pulled back to a previous position to capture more light.

“The photographer used a flyback technique to capture the shot of the sunset.”