"force back" in Indonesian
Definition
Membuat seseorang atau sesuatu mundur dengan kekuatan atau tekanan. Juga bisa berarti menahan emosi atau tindakan.
Usage Notes (Indonesian)
Sering digunakan dalam berita, militer, atau olahraga ('force back an attack' = memukul mundur). Juga dipakai menahan emosi ('force back tears' = menahan air mata). Lebih formal dibanding 'push back'.
Examples
The police tried to force back the crowd.
Polisi mencoba **memaksa mundur** kerumunan.
Soldiers managed to force back the attackers.
Para tentara berhasil **memaksa mundur** para penyerang.
She tried to force back her tears.
Dia mencoba **menahan** air matanya.
The team was able to force back their opponents in the final minutes.
Tim berhasil **memaksa mundur** lawan di menit-menit terakhir.
He had to force back a smile during the serious meeting.
Dia harus **menahan** senyum selama rapat serius.
They tried to force back their fear and stepped forward.
Mereka berusaha **menahan** rasa takut dan melangkah maju.