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to run up against
[phrase form: run]
01
to encounter a problem or a difficult situation
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
up against
Base verb
run
Present tense
run up against
3rd person singular
runs up against
Present participle
running up against
Past simple
ran up against
Past participle
run up against
Examples
Our project ran up against an unexpected obstacle that delayed our progress.
02
to encounter a person who makes it difficult to work or communicate with them effectively
Examples
In the workplace, she often ran up against a colleague who was resistant to new ideas and collaboration.
