Phrasal Verb - going against
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.Definition
- Acting in opposition or disagreement to someone or something: contradicting or opposing someone or something.
- Going against the rules or regulations: acting in defiance or disobedience.
- Being incompatible or inconsistent with something: clashing or conflicting with something.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | He went against his father's wishes and pursued a career in music. |
| 2 | The new policy goes against our values as a company. |
| 3 | The two proposals went against each other in the vote. |
| 4 | The new evidence goes against the previous theory. |
| 5 | The new employee's work style went against the team's collaborative approach. |
| 6 | The proposed development goes against the community's wishes. |
| 7 | The new regulations go against the company's profit goals. |
| 8 | The two candidates went against each other in the debate. |
| 9 | His actions went against the principles of the organization. |
| 10 | The new product goes against the market trend. |