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Verb drop behind has 1 sense
- drag, trail, get behind, hang back, drop behind - to lag or linger behind; "But in so many other areas we still are dragging"
--1 is one way to lag, dawdle, fall back, fall behind
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Definition:
The term "drop behind" can be used as a phrasal verb with multiple meanings. It can refer to falling or declining relative to others in a race, competition, or a group. It can also mean to fall behind in progress, development, or advancements.
Examples:
Noun:
- She was leading the marathon until she experienced fatigue and began to drop behind the front-runners.
- In the popularity contest, the less-known candidate began to drop behind the favorite.
Verb:
- John tried his best to catch up with his studies after missing a week of school, so he wouldn't drop behind his classmates.
- The company needs to invest in research and development, or else it will drop behind its competitors.
Adjective:
- Despite being a pioneer in technology, their outdated infrastructure is causing them to become drop-behind in the industry.
- His lazy attitude towards work made him a drop-behind employee who always lagged behind his colleagues.
Adverb:
- The traffic was heavy, causing him to drive drop behind schedule.
- She was struggling to keep up with the fast-paced exercise routine, causing her to repeatedly drop further and further behind.
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