push back — to delay or postpone something to a later time
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to delay or postpone something to a later time
Pronunciation (IPA): /pʊʃ bæk/
Korean meaning: 미루다, 연기하다
Korean pronunciation: **푸**시 **백**
Example Sentences
- My boss pushed back my vacation because our office goldfish had an important meeting.
- The launch date was pushed back due to technical issues.
- She pushed back when her cat suggested she work overtime on weekends.
push back
VERB//pʊʃ bæk//
to delay or postpone something to a later time
미루다, 연기하다
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push(밀다)와 back(뒤로)의 결합으로, 물리적으로 뒤로 밀어내는 동작에서 시간적 연기나 저항의 의미로 확장되었습니다.
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“My boss pushed back my vacation because our office goldfish had an important meeting.”
“The launch date was pushed back due to technical issues.”
“She pushed back when her cat suggested she work overtime on weekends.”
“The government faced pushback from environmental groups.”
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