Definitions for get behind
get be·hind

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. drag, trail, get behind, hang back, drop behind, drop backverb

   to lag or linger behind

   "But in so many other areas we still are dragging"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. get behindverb

   To move to a position behind (something).

2. get behindverb

   To give one's support to (a person, project etc.)

3. get behindverb

   To fail to keep to a schedule; to fall behind.

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1. get behind

   "Get behind" is a phrase with multiple meanings depending on the context: 1) Support or endorse: For example, "get behind a candidate or proposal" means to endorse or offer support to that person or suggestion. 2) Fall behind or delay: For example, "get behind on rent or assignments" indicates a state of not being current with rent payments or tasks. 3) To understand or comprehend: For example, "get behind the concept or idea" implies someone is trying to understand or comprehend a particular concept or idea. 4) Position oneself at the back or rear: For example, "get behind the line or barrier" refers to physically moving oneself to a position behind a specific point. This phrase is generally used in the context of colloquial English and could convey different meanings in different cultures.

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1. • Lag

How to pronounce get behind?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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How to say get behind in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of get behind in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of get behind in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of get behind in a Sentence

1. Christopher Lochhead:

   We need everybody all of our friends the entire community to get behind this effort and support our sheriffs department and the FBI and law enforcement in finding Tushare Atre.

2. President Trump:

   Stopping this epidemic is an issue that every American regardless of political background can and must get behind.

3. Barack Obama:

   The general election is so important that we have to get behind whoever comes out of that primary, so we're watching everyone, we're supporting everyone, we're giving advice to whoever seeks it.

4. Deborah Chattaway:

   I think all the parties, Labour and the rest, they need to get behind Theresa May and get us a good deal for the country and let's get it pushed through, best for everybody.

5. Allen Coon:

   Why can't we get behind this? Why can't we understand that this is something that affects people every day that they go to class, if it doesn't pass, we'll find a way.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=get behind
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Get_Behind
3. ^ ChatGPT
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