Meaning of zaostať | Babel Free

Definitions

1. to fall behind, to lag behind (to move slower than others and remain at a distance behind them; literally or figuratively in development)
   intransitive, perfective
2. to be delayed, to be behind schedule (to be late with work, tasks, or a planned process)
   intransitive, perfective

Examples

“Najmladší turista nevládal držať tempo a čoskoro zaostal za skupinou.”

The youngest hiker couldn't keep the pace and soon fell behind the group.

“Naša krajina v modernizácii nemocníc výrazne zaostala za susedmi.”

Our country has significantly lagged behind its neighbors in modernizing hospitals.

“Projektový tím zaostal s prácami, takže termín odovzdania musíme posunúť.”

The project team fell behind with the work, so we have to push the deadline.

CEFR level