English / phrasal verb
Beat back
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To repel, fight off, or force an advancing opponent to retreat
In context
01
Our tenacious backline managed to beat back every relentless surge launched by the visiting team.
02
The tennis ace managed to beat back his rival's fierce match-point rallies through steady volleys.
Synonyms
repel,drive back,repulse
Antonyms
yield,surrender,give ground
Collocations
beat back an attack,beat back rivals,beat back advances