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Definition of behind the times

: not having or showing knowledge of current ideas or styles : outdated, old-fashioned
  • The entire country is behind the times when it comes to protecting the environment.
  • Our professor is surprisingly behind the times.

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behind play

  1. : in the place or situation that is being or has been departed from

  2. : in, to, or toward the back

  3. : later in time

  1. : in or to a place or situation in back of or to the rear of

  2. used as a function word to indicate something that screens an observer

  3. : following in order

  1. : buttocks

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times play

  1. : multiplied by

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