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to go against
[phrase form: go]
01
opor-se a, resistir a
to oppose or resist someone or something
Transitive: to go against sth
Exemplos
Many citizens went against the government's policies by participating in protests.
Muitos cidadãos se opuseram às políticas do governo participando de protestos.
In a democratic society, people have the right to go against established norms and seek change.
Numa sociedade democrática, as pessoas têm o direito de opor-se às normas estabelecidas e buscar mudança.
02
ir contra, contradizer
to disagree with or not fit well with a specific rule, concept, or standard
Transitive: to go against a rule or concept
Exemplos
Her principles go against the idea of exploiting natural resources for profit.
Seus princípios vão contra a ideia de explorar recursos naturais para lucro.
The proposed changes to the law go against the principles of justice and fairness.
As mudanças propostas na lei vão contra os princípios de justiça e equidade.
03
ir contra, ser contrário a
to not be beneficial to someone's interests or preferences
Transitive: to go against someone's interest
Exemplos
The decision to cut funding for education clearly goes against the students' interests.
A decisão de cortar o financiamento para a educação claramente vai contra os interesses dos estudantes.
His impulsive behavior tends to go against his own best interests.
Seu comportamento impulsivo tende a ir contra seus próprios interesses.
