Meaning of the word "lag behind" in English

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lag behind

US /læɡ bɪˈhaɪnd/
UK /læɡ bɪˈhaɪnd/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to make slower progress than others

Example:
The company is lagging behind its competitors in innovation.
He always lags behind the rest of the group during hikes.
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