push back

Verb

Japanese Meaning

反論する、異議を唱える（主張や非難に対して自分の意見を表明する） / 延期する、先延ばしにする

During the press conference, the CEO chose to push back against the allegations instead of admitting fault.

記者会見で、CEOは過ちを認める代わりにその告発に反論することを選んだ。

Sense（1）

To refute or argue against a position or an accusation; to express one's own view on a situation.

The scandal is growing legs. We need to start pushing back.

Sense（2）

To postpone.

The Friday meeting keeps getting pushed back to the following week.

Sense（3）

Summarily expelling asylum seekers, especially when violating the principle of non-refoulement

pushes back

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pushing back

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pushed back

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pushed back

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