drop back

US /drɑːp bæk/
UK /drɑːp bæk/
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1.

terugvallen, achterblijven

to move or fall back from a position in front

:
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.
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

:
Sales began to drop back after the holiday season.
De verkoop begon terug te vallen na de feestdagen.
The temperature will drop back to normal by tomorrow.
De temperatuur zal morgen weer normaal worden.