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push back

push back(
poosh
 
bahk
)
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. empujar hacia atrás
Terry pushed Jeff back when he got too close.Terry empujó a Jeff hacia atrás cuando se acercó demasiado.
b. empujar
The bodyguard pushed people back when they got too close to the actress.El guardaespaldas empujó a la gente cuando se acercaron demasiado a la actriz.
a. hacer retroceder
The villagers managed to push the invaders back.Los aldeanos lograron hacer retroceder a los invasores.
a. echar hacia atrás
Dave pushed his chair back and stood up.Dave echó la silla hacia atrás y se levantó.
b. recoger (hair)
Miranda pushed her hair back into a ponytail.Miranda recogió el cabello para hacer una cola de caballo.
a. ampliar
Reading has pushed back the limits of my mind.La lectura ha ampliado los límites de mi mente.
a. aplazar
Mildred was sick on Tuesday, so we pushed the meeting back.Mildred estaba enferma el martes, así que aplazamos la reunión.
b. atrasar
They pushed back the game two hours because of the storm.Atrasaron el partido dos horas debido a la tormenta.
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