resistência, reação, recusa
1. Resistance or opposition to something, especially to a proposal, plan, or policy
The government faced strong pushback from environmental groups regarding the new mining project.
O governo enfrentou forte resistência de grupos ambientalistas em relação ao novo projeto de mineração.
2. The act of pushing someone or something back physically
The security guard gave the aggressive fan a firm pushback.
O segurança deu um forte afastamento no fã agressivo.
3. In aviation, the movement of an aircraft backward from a gate, typically performed by a tug vehicle
The plane requested pushback from gate 12 before takeoff.
O avião solicitou reboque da porta 12 antes da decolagem.
4. To verbally or physically resist or oppose something
Several employees pushed back against the new work-from-office policy.
Vários funcionários se opuseram à nova política de trabalho no escritório.
Pushback is a term frequently used in American business, political, and aviation contexts. It has become increasingly popular in Brazilian Portuguese corporate environments, especially among professionals working in multinational companies. The term conveys a sense of active, organized resistance rather than passive disagreement. In Portugal, traditional alternatives like 'resistência' or 'oposição' are still preferred in formal contexts.
NYC Slang
pushback - used similarly to indicate resistance or 'not having it'
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