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.

• 🇪🇸Retroceder o quedarse atrás respecto a otros, especialmente en una carrera, competición o formación grupal; también, volver a una posición o estado anterior.

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.

   🇪🇸quedarse atrás

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.

   🇪🇸volver a un estado anterior