Synonyms: drop back
Definition: take position in the rear, as in a military formation or in the line of scrimmage in football
Usage: The defender dropped back behind his teammate
Similar words: move
Definition: move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
Usage: He moved his hand slightly to the right
Synonyms: drag, drop back, drop behind, trail, get behind, hang back
Definition: to lag or linger behind
Usage: But in so many other areas we still are dragging
Similar words: dawdle, fall back, fall behind, lag
Definition: hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.