drop behind

• Deutsches Verb für das Zurückbleiben hinter anderen in Fortschritt, Leistung oder Zeitplan; auch für das Nichtmithalten mit einer Gruppe oder Entwicklung.

A phrasal verb used to indicate falling behind in progress, position, or schedule compared to others.

unzählbar · intransitiv · Phrasal, ohne Objekt

1. Fall behind in progressinformal

   To move slower than others or fail to keep up with a schedule or standard.

   Zurückbleiben

   • He dropped behind the rest of the group during the hike.
   • If you don't study, you will drop behind in class.
   • The company dropped behind its competitors in innovation.

   Synonymefall backfall behindstraggletrail

   Antonymeadvanceleadoutpaceoutstrippace

2. Fall behind in paymentsinformal

   To fail to make a payment on time.

   In Zahlungsverzug geraten

   • She dropped behind on her rent payments.
   • He dropped behind with his credit card bills.
   • They dropped behind on their mortgage after losing their jobs.

   Synonymedefaultfall behindget behind

Grundverbdrop