run up against
run
ˈrʌn
ran
up
ʌp
ap
a
a
a
gainst
gɛnst
genst
British pronunciation
/ɹˈʌn ˌʌp ɐɡˈɛnst/

Definição e significado de "run up against"em inglês

to run up against
[phrase form: run]
01

esbarrar em, encontrar

to encounter a problem or a difficult situation
to run up against definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
The new policy caused the organization to run up against unforeseen complications.
A nova política fez com que a organização se deparasse com complicações imprevistas.
02

esbarrar em, enfrentar

to encounter a person who makes it difficult to work or communicate with them effectively
example
Exemplos
While working on the group project, they ran up against a team member who was often unresponsive and uncooperative.
Enquanto trabalhavam no projeto em grupo, se depararam com um membro da equipe que muitas vezes não respondia e não cooperava.
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