drop back

To move or fall behind others, especially in a race, competition, or group formation; to retreat or return to a previous position or state.

• 🇩🇪Zurückfallen hinter andere, besonders in einem Rennen, Wettbewerb oder in einer Gruppe; sich zurückziehen oder in eine frühere Position oder einen früheren Zustand zurückkehren.

1. Fall behind B1 informal

   To move to a position behind others, especially in a race or competition.

   • The runner dropped back after the first mile.
   • Our team dropped back in the second half of the game.
   • He dropped back to help his injured teammate.

   🇩🇪Zurückfallen

2. Return to a previous state B2 informal

   To revert to a lower level or earlier condition.

   • After the initial success, sales dropped back to normal levels.
   • She dropped back into her old habits after the holidays.
   • The temperature dropped back to freezing overnight.

   🇩🇪In einen früheren Zustand zurückkehren