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Definition drop back in British English

drop back phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb
Example

Economic growth will drop back to 3% this year.

2

to move into a lower position in a race or competition

Example

He dropped back and finished in sixth place.

Synonyms and related words
ahead a poor second baton
2.1

to move more slowly than other people so that you are behind them

Example

Alex dropped back to let me pass.

Synonyms and related words
crawl dawdle creep
Definition drop back in British English