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Definition pushback in British English

pushback noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/ˈpʊʃˌbæk/
1

resistance to a change that has been introduced

Example

'We've had almost no pushback. Parents have been very happy', said the headteacher.

Example

One ray of hope that I see is recent pushbacks from shareholders on excessive pay at the top.

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2

a procedure in which an aircraft is pushed back from a gate by a special vehicle

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Definition pushback in British English