Push back

verb

To oppose or resist something or someone.

The employees pushed back against the new company policies.
Visual representation of "push back" - To oppose or resist something or someone

Often appears as...

  • push back against
  • push back at
verb

To delay or postpone.

The meeting was pushed back to next week.
Visual representation of "push back" - To delay or postpone

Often appears as...

  • push back to
  • push back until
verb

To physically move something or someone away.

He pushed back the curtain to let in the sunlight.
Visual representation of "push back" - To physically move something or someone away

Often appears as...

  • push back the
  • push back a
verb

To oppose or resist something or someone.

The employees pushed back against the new company policies.
Visual representation of "push back" - To oppose or resist something or someone

Often appears as...

  • push back against
  • push back at
verb

To delay or postpone.

The meeting was pushed back to next week.
Visual representation of "push back" - To delay or postpone

Often appears as...

  • push back to
  • push back until
verb

To physically move something or someone away.

He pushed back the curtain to let in the sunlight.
Visual representation of "push back" - To physically move something or someone away

Often appears as...

  • push back the
  • push back a
Definition 1 of 3
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Active Resistance

Use 'push back' to describe an active effort to resist, not just passive disagreement.

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The team pushed back on the budget cuts actively, organizing a petition.
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Against Authority

'Push back' often involves resisting authority or established rules.

Illustration for Against Authority
Employees may push back against unfair workplace regulations.
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Demanding Change

When 'push back' is used, it can imply a demand for a change or reconsideration.

Illustration for Demanding Change
The community pushed back at the proposed law changes.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Active Resistance

Use 'push back' to describe an active effort to resist, not just passive disagreement.

Illustration for Active Resistance
The team pushed back on the budget cuts actively, organizing a petition.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Against Authority

'Push back' often involves resisting authority or established rules.

Illustration for Against Authority
Employees may push back against unfair workplace regulations.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Demanding Change

When 'push back' is used, it can imply a demand for a change or reconsideration.

Illustration for Demanding Change
The community pushed back at the proposed law changes.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Active Resistance

Use 'push back' to describe an active effort to resist, not just passive disagreement.

Illustration for Active Resistance
The team pushed back on the budget cuts actively, organizing a petition.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Against Authority

'Push back' often involves resisting authority or established rules.

Illustration for Against Authority
Employees may push back against unfair workplace regulations.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Demanding Change

When 'push back' is used, it can imply a demand for a change or reconsideration.

Illustration for Demanding Change
The community pushed back at the proposed law changes.
Visual representation of the word "Push back"

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