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Definition peg back in American English

peg back phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to control something such as prices or salaries so that they do not increase above a particular level

Example

Government measures to peg back inflation have caused a recession.

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2

to prevent an opponent from winning in a game or competition

Example

They took the lead early but were pegged back by an equalizer from Johnny Jameson.

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Definition peg back in American English