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to run against
[phrase form: run]
01
concorrer contra, opor-se a
to oppose or have an effect that is not helpful toward someone or something
Exemplos
The candidate decided to run against the incumbent governor in the upcoming election.
O candidato decidiu concorrer contra o governador atual nas próximas eleições.
The workers ' union decided to run against the management's decision to cut salaries.
O sindicato dos trabalhadores decidiu opor-se à decisão da administração de cortar salários.
02
esbarrar com, encontrar por acaso
to unexpectedly encounter someone
Exemplos
I ran against my childhood friend at the airport yesterday.
Ontem eu encontrei meu amigo de infância no aeroporto.
We ran against our neighbors while taking a walk in the park.
Nós esbarramos com nossos vizinhos enquanto passeávamos no parque.
03
colidir com, trombar em
to collide with someone or something
Exemplos
I accidentally ran against the table in the dark.
Eu acidentalmente esbarrei na mesa no escuro.
