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    Repousse (en. Push back)

    /ʁəpus/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make something go back.
    He managed to fend off the enemy's attack.
    Il a réussi à repousser l'attaque de l'ennemi.
    To reject something, to not accept.
    She postponed her dinner invitation.
    Elle a repoussé son invitation à dîner.
    To postpone a date, an event to a later time.
    They decided to postpone the wedding until next year.
    Ils ont décidé de repousser le mariage à l'année prochaine.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'repousser', formed from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and 'pousser'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    postpone to a later time
    To move an event or action to a later time.
    repousser à plus tard
    push the limits
    To broaden horizons or go beyond usual boundaries.
    repousser les limites
    reject a request
    To refuse a request or proposal.
    repousser une demande

    Related Words

    push
    To advance or move something.
    pousser
    repel
    To push something back violently.
    refouler
    delay
    Delay or additional time period before an event occurs.
    retard

    Slang Meanings

    To take a break or slow something down.
    Forget it, we can always postpone that to tomorrow.
    Laisse tomber, on peut toujours repousser ça à demain.
    To ignore or pay no attention to someone.
    He completely dismissed his claims.
    Il a totalement repoussé ses prétentions.