General
pushback
What does pushback mean?
Opposition or objections raised against an idea or decision.
"We got a lot of pushback from sales on the new quotas."
Origin
From the physical act of pushing back; standard office usage.
Frequently asked questions
What does pushback mean at work?
Resistance, objections, or disagreement raised against a proposal or decision. Getting pushback means people are opposing or challenging the idea.
Is giving pushback a bad thing?
Not necessarily. It's a neutral term for raising objections; constructive pushback can improve a decision, though too much can stall progress.
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