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dropping back

UK
/ˈdrɒpɪŋ bæk/
US
/ˈdrɑpɪŋ bæk/

Translations

drop backverb

dropping back

Gerund

dropped back
Past Simple
dropped back
Past Participle
dropping back
Gerund
UK
/drɒp bæk/
US
/drɑp bæk/
The team decided to drop back and defend their goal.
Команда решила отступать и защищать свои ворота.
He started to drop back from the leading group in the race.
Он начал отставать от лидирующей группы в гонке.
Additional translations
спасовать
податься назад
Synonyms
recede
backtrack
withdraw
retreat
fall back

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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