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What does fall behind mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word fall behind? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see fall,‎ behind.
  2. (idiomatic, intransitive) To be late (for a regular event)
  3. (intransitive) To be progressively below average in performance.
  4. to fail to keep up
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If deliveries and installations fall behind, the domino effect will cause your entire project to be delayed.
Many also fall behind at school because they are too tired or too distracted to complete homework properly.
As for private homeowners, he said slashing the interest rate will give relief to people who fall behind in their payments.
He said the city could fall behind the competition if its festive lights were not up to their usual high standard.
When you fall behind the competition, there's always a temptation to label it unfair.
And if you don't stay ahead of your competition, you're invariably going to fall behind.

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