drop back

US /drɑːp bæk/
UK /drɑːp bæk/
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1.

to move or fall back from a position in front

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The runner started strong but began to drop back in the last lap.
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He had to drop back to help his injured teammate.
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fall backlag behindrecederetreatwithdraw
2.

to decrease in amount, level, or intensity

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Sales began to drop back after the holiday season.
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The temperature will drop back to normal by tomorrow.
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declinedecreasediminishrecedesubside
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dropdropsdrop bydrop inbackbackingdrop out