Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

press-back

verb

/ˈprɛs.bæk/

Definition

To force something or someone back by applying pressure.

Examples

The teacher had to press back against the wave of questions from the students.
In the battle, the troops were ordered to press back any enemy forces attempting to advance.

Meaning

Press-back refers to the action of pushing against something to move it backwards or to hold it in a retracted position. It can imply an exertion of force against an object or person to return them to a previous position.