# in the rear with the gear

> English word · Prep_phrase

## Definitions
1. Far away from any battlefield; not involved in active combat; in a support role.

## Etymology
In reference to being behind front lines ("the rear") alongside equipment and supplies ("the gear").

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/in-the-rear-with-the-gear