drop back

• Отставать от других, особенно в гонке, соревновании или групповом построении; отступать или возвращаться на предыдущую позицию или в предыдущее состояние.

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

1. Fall behindB1informal

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

   Отстать

   • 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.

2. Return to a previous stateB2informal

   To revert to a lower level or earlier condition.

   Вернуться к прежнему состоянию

   • 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.