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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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. Director Steve Stansfield:

   We have a fantastic fishery on our doorstep so let's get behind it.

2. Tishaura Jones:

   People want the police. They understand that there's no perfect system out here. There are no perfect people and certainly things can be done that will be deemed as wrong, negative, and outright criminal by individuals. But overall, the police have been doing a fantastic job. We just need to get behind them and support them. But the overwhelming majority of people support the police.

3. Brian Killingsworth:

   They are inking their fandom permanently on their bodies, which is fantastic, i've never seen a market get behind a team like this.

4. Philip Hammond:

   One way or another Parliament is going to have the opportunity this week to decide what it is in favor of, and I hope that it will take that opportunity -- if it can't get behind the Prime Minister's deal -- to say clearly and unambiguously what it can get behind.

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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