drop back
US /drɑːp bæk/
UK /drɑːp bæk/
1.
terugvallen, achterblijven
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.
De hardloper begon sterk, maar begon in de laatste ronde terug te vallen.
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He had to drop back to help his injured teammate.
Hij moest terugvallen om zijn geblesseerde teamgenoot te helpen.
2.
terugvallen, afnemen
to decrease in amount, level, or intensity
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Sales began to drop back after the holiday season.
De verkoop begon terug te vallen na de feestdagen.
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The temperature will drop back to normal by tomorrow.
De temperatuur zal morgen weer normaal worden.