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to drop back
[phrase form: drop]
01
to take a position in the rear, especially in a military formation, for strategic purposes
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
movement verb
regular
inseparable
particle
back
base verb
drop
present tense
drop back
3rd person singular
drops back
present participle
dropping back
past simple
dropped back
past participle
dropped back
Examples
The soldiers were instructed to drop back to secure the rear of the advancing unit.
02
to move or retreat to a position further behind, especially in a group or a line
Examples
During the race, the runner started to feel tired and decided to drop back from the leading pack.
