get behind
get
gɛt
get
be
bi
hind
ˈhaɪnd
haind
/ɡɛt bɪhˈaɪnd/

Definition & Meaning of "get behind"in English

to get behind
[phrase form: get]
01

to not succeed in doing something within the expected or required time limit

Intransitive: to get behind | to get behind on a task
to get behind definition and meaning
Examples
When a team member got behind on tasks, the rest of the group had to help catch up.
02

to support or endorse a person, cause, or idea

Transitive: to get behind sb/sth
to get behind definition and meaning
Examples
The community decided to get behind the local charity's fundraising campaign.
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