CEFR B2

beat back

phrasal verb

Meaning

To force an attacker or an unwelcome advance to retreat or stop.

Examples

The defenders managed to beat back the enemy assault after hours of intense fighting.
She had to beat back a wave of nausea to finish her presentation.

Synonyms: repel, drive back, ward off, fend off

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beat back (B2)

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: /bi bæk/

Definition

To force an attacker or an unwelcome advance to retreat or stop.

Examples

The defenders managed to beat back the enemy assault after hours of intense fighting.
She had to beat back a wave of nausea to finish her presentation.
The firefighters worked tirelessly to beat back the encroaching flames from the forest.

How to Use beat back

beat back (something) (phrasal verb): To force something to retreat or stop. — "They had to beat back the crowd to make way for the emergency vehicle."

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