get behind

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Verb get behind has 1 sense

drag, trail, get behind, hang back, drop behind - to lag or linger behind; "But in so many other areas we still are dragging"
--₁ is one way to lag, dawdle, fall back, fall behind
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Get Behind

Definition:

Verb: To support or advocate for someone or something.
Phrasal verb: To be late or slow in doing something; fail to keep up with a particular task or obligation.
Phrasal verb: To be in agreement or alignment with a particular idea, concept, or cause.

Examples:

Verb: The community needs to get behind this fundraising event to ensure its success.
Phrasal verb: I'm sorry I'm late, I got behind with my workload today.
Phrasal verb: The majority of the students seem to get behind the idea of implementing a recycling program.

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