Drop back
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Distance
Used when someone moves away to create space between themselves and another object or person.
During the drill, we were instructed to drop back from the suspicious package.
Pro Tip 2/2Strategic Position
Often implies a purposeful move, like preparing for something or avoiding danger.
The bodyguards dropped back to scan the crowd for threats.
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