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drop back

UK
/drɒp bæk/
US
/drɑp bæk/

Translations

drop backverb
dropped back
Past Simple
dropped back
Past Participle
dropping back
Gerund
UK
/drɒp bæk/
US
/drɑp bæk/
se laisser distancerSurtout dans le sport ou une compétition.
During the marathon, she started strong but began to drop back after the halfway point.
Pendant le marathon, elle a très bien commencé, mais elle a commencé à se laisser distancer après la mi-course.
Additional translations
reculerAu sens de se retirer ou de revenir en arrière.
diminuerPour une baisse de niveau, de quantité ou d'intensité.
Synonyms
recede
fall back
retreat
withdraw
backtrack

Definitions

drop backverb
To move to a position behind others, especially in a race or competition.
During the marathon, she started strong but began to drop back after the halfway point.
To retreat or withdraw to a previous position or state.
The troops were ordered to drop back to a safer location.
To decrease in level, amount, or intensity.
As the storm subsided, the wind began to drop back to a gentle breeze.
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