fall behind

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (intransitive) : To fail to keep up with others in movement, pace, or progress; to lag. To fail to maintain a required schedule, standard, or level of achievement. Usage The verb "fall behind" describes the act of moving or progressing more slowly than a group or a required pace. It is often used to describe a person, group, or process that is not advancing at the expected or ne...