oppose
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British pronunciation
/əpˈə‍ʊz/

Définition et signification de « oppose » en anglais

to oppose
01

s'opposer, résister

to firmly resist something
Transitive: to oppose a regulation
to oppose definition and meaning
example
Exemples
He opposed the police ’s orders to disperse, standing firm in the protest.
Il s'est opposé aux ordres de la police de se disperser, restant ferme dans la protestation.
02

s’opposer à

to strongly disagree with a policy, plan, idea, etc. and try to prevent or change it
Transitive: to oppose a plan or idea
example
Exemples
She opposed the new regulations, arguing that they were too restrictive for small businesses.
Elle s'est opposée aux nouvelles réglementations, arguant qu'elles étaient trop restrictives pour les petites entreprises.
03

opposer, contraster

to place something against another thing in order to create a contrast, balance, or counterbalance
Transitive: to oppose effect of something
example
Exemples
The soft melody of the song opposed the harsh sounds of the industrial noises outside.
La douce mélodie de la chanson s'opposait aux sons durs des bruits industriels à l'extérieur.
04

affronter, s'opposer à

to engage in a contest or competition with someone, aiming to defeat them
Transitive: to oppose a rival
example
Exemples
The two teams will oppose each other in the championship game next week.
Les deux équipes vont s'opposer l'une à l'autre dans le match de championnat la semaine prochaine.
05

s'opposer, contester

to counter or raise something or someone against another
Transitive: to oppose sth
example
Exemples
The candidate opposed the rival's claims with a detailed rebuttal.
Le candidat s'est opposé aux affirmations du rival avec une réfutation détaillée.
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