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Drop Back (Verb)

Meaning 1

To lag or linger behind; "But in so many other areas we still are dragging".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

  • Drop Behind
  • Get Behind
  • Trail
  • Drag
  • Hang Back

Hypernyms

  • Fall Behind
  • Lag
  • Dawdle
  • Fall Back

Meaning 2

Take position in the rear, as in a military formation or in the line of scrimmage in football; "The defender dropped back behind his teammate".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

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