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dragging back

UK
/ˈdræɡɪŋ bæk/
US
/ˈdræɡɪŋ bæk/

Translations

drag backverb

dragging back

Gerund

dragged back
Past Simple
dragged back
Past Participle
dragging back
Gerund
UK
/dræɡ bæk/
US
/dræɡ bæk/
ramener en arrièreSe dit d’une personne ou d’une chose qu’on fait revenir à une position ou à un état antérieur, souvent contre sa volonté.
Despite his efforts to move forward, the negative comments dragged him back to his insecurities.
Malgré ses efforts pour avancer, les commentaires négatifs l’ont ramené en arrière vers ses insécurités.
retarderSens figuré : provoquer un retard ou freiner la progression.
The unexpected rainstorm dragged back the construction project by several weeks.
L’averse inattendue a retardé le chantier de plusieurs semaines.
Synonyms
retract
withdraw
pull back
draw back
reel in

Definitions

drag backverb
To pull someone or something back to a previous position or state, often against their will or desire.
Despite his efforts to move forward, the negative comments dragged him back to his insecurities.
To cause a delay or hindrance by pulling or holding something back.
The unexpected rainstorm dragged back the construction project by several weeks.
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