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go against

phrasal verb

The phrase "go against" typically indicates opposition or resistance in various contexts, such as principles, expectations, or individuals.

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Definition

B2General

(common)To oppose or resist something or someone.

Example

  • She decided to go against the group's decision and voiced her own opinion.
  • He went against his parents' wishes and chose a different career path.

B2Ethics and Principles

(common)To be contrary to a rule, principle, or standard.

Example

  • Lying goes against my personal values.
  • The policy changes go against the company's core principles.

C1Legal and Decisions

(formal)To result in a decision or outcome that is unfavorable to someone.

Example

  • The court ruling went against the defendant.
  • The vote went against the proposed amendment.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "go against":

turn againstup againstagainst the grainover againstgive againstdisagree withbear againstmake head againsthit up againstgo atagainst the lawrun afoul ofgo wrongstand up togo backwardsgo withset againstgo awry