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drag back

UK
/dræɡ bæk/
US
/dræɡ bæk/

Translations

drag backverb
dragged back
Past Simple
dragged back
Past Participle
dragging back
Gerund
UK
/dræɡ bæk/
US
/dræɡ bæk/
тащить назад
He had to drag back the heavy box to the storage room.
Ему пришлось тащить назад тяжелую коробку в кладовую.
волочить назад
She watched him drag back the chair to its original position.
Она наблюдала, как он волочит назад стул на его первоначальное место.
тянуть назад
The current was strong, and it seemed to drag back the boat.
Течение было сильным, и казалось, что оно тянет назад лодку.
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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