1. to fall progressively further back in a race, competition, or schedule; to accumulate more delays or deficits
If we don't increase productivity, we'll get further behind our competitors.
Se não aumentarmos a produtividade, ficaremos mais atrasados em relação aos nossos concorrentes.
2. to become increasingly late or overdue with payments, deadlines, or obligations
Without help, she continued to get further behind on her bills.
Sem ajuda, ela continuava ficando mais atrasada com suas contas.