How to Pronounce "push back"
expression
ˈpʊʃ/ /ˈbæk
PUSH-BAK
pˈʊʃ/ /bˈæk
PUSH-BAK
Definition
To delay something to a later time, or to resist or reject an idea, plan, or action.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊʃ/ /ˈbæk
British English
pˈʊʃ/ /bˈæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUSH-BAK
UK
PUSH-BAK
Listen in Context
We need to push back the appointment to next week.
They decided to push back the start of the project.
If you push back, you show that you do not agree with new rules.
The staff pushed back when management tried to change the schedule.