fall behind

UK
/fɔːl bɪˈhaɪnd/
US
/fɔl bɪˈhaɪnd/

Translations

fall behindverb
fell behind
Past Simple
fallen behind
Past Participle
falling behind
Gerund
UK
/fɔːl bɪˈhaɪnd/
US
/fɔl bɪˈhaɪnd/
prendre du retard
She started to fall behind in her studies after missing several classes.
Elle a commencé à prendre du retard dans ses études après avoir manqué plusieurs cours.
Additional translations
être distancéS’emploie surtout pour une comparaison de performance, de niveau ou de résultats.
Synonyms
drop behind
be left behind

Definitions

fall behindverb
To fail to keep up with a schedule, pace, or progress.
She started to fall behind in her studies after missing several classes.
To lag in performance or achievement compared to others.
The team began to fall behind their competitors in the second half of the game.