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to go against
[phrase form: go]
01
to oppose or resist someone or something
Transitive: to go against sth
Examples
Many citizens went against the government's policies by participating in protests.
02
to disagree with or not fit well with a specific rule, concept, or standard
Transitive: to go against a rule or concept
Examples
Her principles go against the idea of exploiting natural resources for profit.
03
to not be beneficial to someone's interests or preferences
Transitive: to go against someone's interest
Examples
The decision to cut funding for education clearly goes against the students' interests.
