Drop Back — synonyms, definition

1. drop back (Verb)

drag drop behind get behind hang back trail

drop back (Verb) — Take position in the rear, as in a military formation or in the line of scrimmage in football. ex. "The defender dropped back behind his teammate"

drop back (Verb) — To lag or linger behind. ex. "But in so many other areas we still are dropping back"

dawdle fall back fall behind lag move