oppose modifications

[ə-ˈpōz ˌmä-də-ə-ˈkā-shənz]

verb phrase

opor-se a modificações

1. to resist, object to, or take action against proposed changes or alterations

The committee decided to oppose modifications to the original contract.

O comitê decidiu opor-se a modificações do contrato original.

2. to express disagreement with proposed amendments or adjustments

Environmental groups oppose modifications to the wildlife protection law.

Grupos ambientais opõem-se a modificações da lei de proteção à vida selvagem.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

opor-se a modificações

standard usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

opor-se a modificações

common in formal and informal contexts

São Paulo

opor-se a modificações

standard in business and legal contexts

Portugal

opor-se a modificações

formal usage; may also use 'contrapor-se' in legal contexts

put up a fight against modifications

stand one's ground on changes

dig in one's heels against amendments

go to bat against alterations

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