1at or to the far side of (something), typically so as to be hidden by it:the recording machinery was kept behind screensthe sun came out from behind a cloud
underlying (something) but not apparent to the observer:the agony behind his decision to retire
2following or further back than (another member of a moving group):we were stuck behind a slow-moving tractor
at the back of (someone), after they have passed through a door:she ran out of the room, slamming the door behind her
3in support of or giving guidance to (someone else):whatever you decide to do, I’ll be behind youthe power behind the throne
controlling or responsible for (an event or plan):the chances were that he was behind the death of the girlthe meticulous organization behind the coup
4after the departure or death of (someone):he left behind him a manuscript which was subsequently published
5less advanced than (someone or something) in achievement or development:the government admitted it is ten years behind the West in PC technology
6having a lower score than (another competitor):Woosnam moved to ten under par, five shots behind Fred Couples
ზმნისართი
Universal
1at or to the far side of something:Campbell grabbed him from behind
2in a particular place after leaving or after others have moved on:don’t leave me behind
3further back than other members of a moving group:Ben led the way, with Joe a short distance behind
4(in a contest or match) having a score lower than that of the opposing team:England were still 382 runs behind
5late in accomplishing a task:I’m getting behind with my work
in arrears:she was behind with her rent
არსებითი სახელი
Universal
1 informal a person’s buttocks:she slid inelegantly down a few steps on her behind
2 Australian Rules a kick that sends the ball over a behind line, or a touch that sends it between the inner posts, scoring one point.
