pushback

English

noun
Definitions
  • The act of repelling an enemy, etc.
  • A procedure in which an aircraft is pushed backwards away from the gate by some external force, usually a special tractor.
  • Criticism of or resistance to a proposal, stance, or event.
  • (rare) Backlash of any sort.

Etymology

Compound from English push (sell promote) + English back (mild drink, back, chaser).

Origin

English

back

Gloss

mild drink, back, chaser

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Other

Kanji

後, 背

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