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to drop back
[phrase form: drop]
01
lùi lại, quay lại phía sau
to take a position in the rear, especially in a military formation, for strategic purposes
Example
The soldiers were instructed to drop back to secure the rear of the advancing unit.
In the tactical maneuver, the infantry was ordered to drop back to strengthen the rear guard.
As the platoon advanced, the snipers were directed to drop back for better cover and surveillance.
02
lùi lại, đi lùi
to move or retreat to a position further behind, especially in a group or a line
Example
During the race, the runner started to feel tired and decided to drop back from the leading pack.
As the pace increased, some cyclists chose to drop back in the peloton.
Feeling overwhelmed, he decided to drop back and let others take the lead in the project.
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