Drop behind
/drɒp bɪˈhaɪnd /B1
Intermediate
1. To move to a position behind others in a group or race.
- During the marathon, she began strong but eventually dropped behind the leading pack.
- As the project progressed, some team members dropped behind due to the tight deadlines.
2. To fail to maintain the same pace or level as others.
- He dropped behind in his studies after missing a week of classes.
- The company dropped behind its competitors due to outdated technology.
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