1. A position or status in which someone or something is behind or lagging in a competition, race, or ranking
The team is in a trailing position with only two games left to play.
O time está em uma posição de atraso com apenas dois jogos restantes.
2. In sports, when a player or team is losing or behind in score
Despite being in a trailing position at halftime, they managed to win the game.
Apesar de estar em uma posição de atraso no intervalo, conseguiram vencer o jogo.
3. In business or markets, a state of underperformance relative to competitors
The company remains in a trailing position compared to its main rivals.
A empresa permanece em uma posição de atraso em comparação com seus principais rivais.