Drop back

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verb

To move backwards or get further away from something or someone.

The goalkeeper dropped back to get ready for the impending attack.
Visual representation of "drop back" - To move backwards or get further away from something or someone.

Often appears as...

  • drop back to
  • drop back in
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Physical Distance

Used when someone moves away to create space between themselves and another object or person.

Illustration for Physical Distance
During the drill, we were instructed to drop back from the suspicious package.
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Strategic Position

Often implies a purposeful move, like preparing for something or avoiding danger.

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The bodyguards dropped back to scan the crowd for threats.
Visual representation of the word "Drop back"

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