Antonyms for drop back

Grammar : Verb

Spell : drop-bak

Phonetic Transcription : ˈdrɒpˌbæk

Definition of drop back

As in trail : verb lag behind, follow
As in hang back : verb be reluctant

Example sentences :

It was unavailing and he had to drop back, hanging below the slender bar.
Extract from : « Tom Swift and his Motor-boat » by Victor Appleton

I'll leave you then, I'll drop back to say good-bye and stay awhile before I go.
Extract from : « The Straw » by Eugene O'Neill

Clif and his gallant band were compelled to drop back from tree to tree.
Extract from : « A Prisoner of Morro » by Upton Sinclair

"I'll drop back to a place of safety," returned the senator's son.
Extract from : « Dave Porter and His Rivals » by Edward Stratemeyer

There was grave danger that he should drop back into the depths, and then he must sink like a stone.
Extract from : « The King of Diamonds » by Louis Tracy

So pretty soon Bony began to drop back, and we caught up with him.
Extract from : « Swatty » by Ellis Parker Butler

Then, the crowd seeing no more chance for fun, began to drop back.
Extract from : « The Motor Girls on the Coast » by Margaret Penrose

She let them drop back again on to the open page of the book.
Extract from : « A Very Naughty Girl » by L. T. Meade

Then turn an' drop back slowly, eggin' 'em on, but holdin' 'em to it as long as you can.
Extract from : « The Mucker » by Edgar Rice Burroughs

He had to drop back into first gear now, because the climb was very steep.
Extract from : « The Scarlet Lake Mystery » by Harold Leland Goodwin

Synonyms for drop back

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