The phrase "regressive move" refers to actions or changes that take a step backward or reverse progress that has been made. It means going back to a previous, less advanced or less beneficial state.
Sentences with «regressive move»
It is a very regressive move for a customer - oriented business, especially in light of the fact that state and municipal governments across the U.S. have repealed or are in the process of reconsidering archaic laws that ban dogs solely because of appearance. (blogs.bestfriends.org)
Maybe they reduced it from 6vs6 to fix the lag but it was a very regressive move again. (gamechup.com)
His comments undermine Labour's attempts to gain political capital from the coalition's hike in VAT, which opposition politicians have repeatedly claimed is a regressive move. (politics.co.uk)