oppose
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ə
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ppose
ˈpoʊz
powz
British pronunciation
/əpˈə‍ʊz/

Definizione e significato di "oppose"in inglese

to oppose
01

opporsi, resistere

to firmly resist something
Transitive: to oppose a regulation
to oppose definition and meaning
example
Esempi
They opposed the eviction notice, refusing to leave the property until their case was heard.
Si sono opposti all'ordine di sfratto, rifiutandosi di lasciare la proprietà fino a quando il loro caso non fosse stato ascoltato.
02

opporsi a

to strongly disagree with a policy, plan, idea, etc. and try to prevent or change it
Transitive: to oppose a plan or idea
example
Esempi
He strongly opposed her idea, believing it would not solve the underlying problem.
Si è opposto fermamente alla sua idea, credendo che non avrebbe risolto il problema sottostante.
03

opporre, contrastare

to place something against another thing in order to create a contrast, balance, or counterbalance
Transitive: to oppose effect of something
example
Esempi
He placed the heavy sculpture in the garden to oppose the delicate flowers around it.
Ha posizionato la pesante scultura nel giardino per opporla ai delicati fiori che la circondano.
04

affrontare, opporsi a

to engage in a contest or competition with someone, aiming to defeat them
Transitive: to oppose a rival
example
Esempi
In the chess tournament, they will oppose each other for the championship.
Nel torneo di scacchi, si opporranno l'un l'altro per il campionato.
05

opporsi, contrastare

to counter or raise something or someone against another
Transitive: to oppose sth
example
Esempi
The debate was heated, with each side opposing the other ’s viewpoint strongly.
Il dibattito è stato acceso, con ogni parte che si opponeva fermamente al punto di vista dell'altra.
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