push back
The term "push back" can refer to resistance, postponement, or physical movement, depending on the context.
Definition
B2General
(common)To resist or oppose a proposal, idea, or change.
Example
- The new policy faced significant push back from employees.
B2Scheduling
(common)To delay or postpone an event or deadline.
Example
- The meeting was pushed back to next week.
B2Physical Movement
(less common)To move something or someone backward by applying force.
Example
- The crowd was pushed back by the security guards.
C1Migration
(technical, legal)To expel asylum seekers without proper processing, often violating international law.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "push back":
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