noun
pushback
Pushback (noun) means the act of repelling an enemy, etc.
noun
1
The act of repelling an enemy, etc.
2
A procedure in which an aircraft is pushed backwards away from the gate by some external force, usually a special tractor.
3
A reversal or reduction.
4
Criticism of or resistance to a proposal, stance, or event.
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Etymology
From push + back, or push back.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of pushback?
"pushback" (noun) means the act of repelling an enemy, etc.
What are the different meanings of pushback?
"pushback" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of repelling an enemy, etc; 2. A procedure in which an aircraft is pushed backwards away from the gate by some external force, usually a special tractor; 3. A reversal or reduction.