pushback
/ˈpʊʃˌbæk/ · push·back
noun
- The act of repelling an enemy, etc. The army's pushback against the invading forces was a crucial turning point in the war.
- A procedure in which an aircraft is pushed backwards away from the gate by some external force, usually a special tractor. The ground crew performed a smooth pushback, and the plane taxied safely to the runway.
- Criticism of or resistance to a proposal, stance, or event. The community's pushback against the new development plan led to significant changes and improvements.
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Did you know? The term 'pushback' is also used in the context of film and television production, referring to the process of reworking or reediting a scene or sequence to better fit the narrative or tone of the story.