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meet opposition

[/miːt əˈpɒzɪʃən/]
verb phrase
enfrentar oposição
1. to encounter resistance, objection, or disagreement from others
The new policy met opposition from several board members.
A nova política enfrentou oposição de vários membros do conselho.
2. to come up against competitors or adversaries
The team met strong opposition in the championship game.
O time enfrentou oposição forte na final do campeonato.
Synonyms
face oppositionencounter resistanceconfront oppositionrun into oppositioncome up against opposition
Antonyms
meet approvalreceive supportgain acceptancewin agreement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
enfrentar oposição
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
enfrentar resistência
alternative phrasing common in Rio
São Paulo
encontrar oposição
variant used in business contexts
Portugal
deparar-se com oposição
more formal, preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

meet head-on opposition
meet fierce opposition
meet stiff opposition
meet with opposition
face opposition
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