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meet resistance
[/miːt rɪˈzɪstəns/]
verb phrase
encontrar resistência
1.
To encounter opposition or obstacles in attempting to accomplish something
The new policy met resistance from employees who preferred the old system.
A nova política encontrou resistência dos funcionários que preferiam o sistema antigo.
2.
To face opposition or disagreement from others regarding a proposal or plan
The environmental proposal met resistance from industry groups.
A proposta ambiental encontrou resistência de grupos da indústria.
NYC Slang
run up against pushback
Synonyms
face opposition
encounter resistance
run into opposition
confront resistance
Antonyms
meet acceptance
gain support
receive approval
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
encontrar resistência
Most common and widely understood translation
Brazil
deparar com resistência
Alternative phrasing commonly used in formal contexts
Portugal
encontrar resistência
Standard usage across Portugal
Brazil
topar com resistência
Informal, colloquial usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
face headwinds
hit a wall
run into trouble
come up against opposition
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