push back

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push back

The soldiers push back the enemy from the hilltop.

Definition

  1. Verb:

    • To cause something or someone to move backwards by applying force or pressure.
    • To resist or oppose a force, idea, or advance; to force a retreat or withdrawal.

  2. Noun:

    • An act or instance of forcing something back or causing a retreat.
Usage
  • Verb: The primary use is to describe physically moving something backward or metaphorically resisting an advance.
    • The police had to push back the crowd to create a safe perimeter.
    • We must push back against these unfair regulations.
  • Noun: Used to describe the act itself.
    • The army's successful push back secured the border.
Examples
  • Verb:
    • She used her hands to push back the heavy door.
    • The community decided to push back on the proposed construction plan.
    • He tried to push back the feelings of anxiety.
  • Noun:
    • The general ordered a push back at dawn.
    • There was a significant push back from the public regarding the new policy.
Advanced Usage
  • "To push back on something": To express opposition or resistance to an idea, plan, or demand.
    • The committee is expected to push back on the budget cuts.
  • "To push back against something": To actively resist pressure, force, or an unwelcome change.
    • Activists are pushing back against environmental degradation.
Variants and Related Words
  • Pushback (Noun): Often written as one word, meaning resistance or opposition to a plan or idea.
    • The proposal met with strong pushback from senior management.
  • Repel (Verb): To force something to move away or back; to resist effectively.
  • Repulse (Verb): To drive back an attack or attacker.
Synonyms
  • Repel
  • Force back
  • Drive back
  • Repulse
  • Resist
  • Oppose
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Fight back: To defend oneself by fighting or resisting.
    • The villagers had to fight back against the invaders.
  • Hold back: To restrain or prevent from advancing.
    • The dam held back the floodwaters.
Related Idioms
  • Beat back: To force to retreat, often used in military or conflict contexts.
    • The firefighters worked to beat back the flames.
  • Stand one's ground: To refuse to retreat or change one's position.
    • Despite the pressure, she stood her ground.
push back

The soldiers push back the enemy from the hilltop.

Noun
  1. the act of forcing the enemy to withdraw
Verb
  1. cause to move back by force or influence
    • repel the enemy
    • push back the urge to smoke
    • beat back the invaders

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