Get behind
phrasal verb
To support or approve something or someone.
She decided to get behind the new project and actively promote it.
Often appears as...
- get behind the campaign
- get behind the project
phrasal verb
To fall behind in something that one needs to do or complete.
He got behind with his homework after he was off sick for a week.
Often appears as...
- get behind with assignments
- get behind in studies
phrasal verb
To move behind someone or something in order to catch, attack, or block them.
The police car got behind the suspect’s vehicle and turned on the siren.
Often appears as...
- get behind the vehicle
- get behind the suspect
phrasal verb
To use up, consume, or spend more of something than you have of something else.
I've gotten behind on my emails.
Often appears as...
- get behind on emails
- get behind on bills
phrasal verb
To support or approve something or someone.
She decided to get behind the new project and actively promote it.
Often appears as...
- get behind the campaign
- get behind the project
phrasal verb
To fall behind in something that one needs to do or complete.
He got behind with his homework after he was off sick for a week.
Often appears as...
- get behind with assignments
- get behind in studies
phrasal verb
To move behind someone or something in order to catch, attack, or block them.
The police car got behind the suspect’s vehicle and turned on the siren.
Often appears as...
- get behind the vehicle
- get behind the suspect
phrasal verb
To use up, consume, or spend more of something than you have of something else.
I've gotten behind on my emails.
Often appears as...
- get behind on emails
- get behind on bills
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Enthusiastic Agreement
Shows strong support, often for ideas or initiatives.
The team decided to get behind the innovative marketing plan.
Pro Tip 2/2Empowerment
Used when someone provides help or resources to support a cause.
Celebrities can get behind charities to help raise awareness.
Pro Tip 1/2Enthusiastic Agreement
Shows strong support, often for ideas or initiatives.
The team decided to get behind the innovative marketing plan.
Pro Tip 2/2Empowerment
Used when someone provides help or resources to support a cause.
Celebrities can get behind charities to help raise awareness.
Pro Tip 1/2Enthusiastic Agreement
Shows strong support, often for ideas or initiatives.
The team decided to get behind the innovative marketing plan.
Pro Tip 2/2Empowerment
Used when someone provides help or resources to support a cause.
Celebrities can get behind charities to help raise awareness.
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