Word: 掉队 (diàoduì) Traditional: 掉隊 掉队 dictionary entry diàoduì to fall behind; to drop out Full dictionary entry for 掉队 Example sentences using 掉队 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 山路太陡，孩子差点掉队。 Shānlù tài dǒu, háizi chàdiǎn diàoduì. The mountain path was so steep that the child almost fell behind. 跑步时我累了，慢慢掉队了。 Pǎobù shí wǒ lèile, mànmàn diàoduìle. I got tired while running and gradually fell behind.