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oppose the objective
[/əˈpoʊz ðə əbˈdʒɛktɪv/]
verb phrase
opor-se ao objetivo
1.
to resist or work against a stated goal or aim
Several board members chose to oppose the objective of expanding into new markets.
Vários membros do conselho decidiram opor-se ao objetivo de expandir para novos mercados.
2.
to express disagreement with or take action against a planned target or purpose
The activist group will oppose the objective to build the new highway.
O grupo de ativistas vai opor-se ao objetivo de construir a nova rodovia.
Synonyms
resist the objective
counter the objective
stand against the objective
thwart the objective
challenge the objective
Antonyms
support the objective
advance the objective
promote the objective
facilitate the objective
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
opor-se ao objetivo
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ir contra o objetivo
Common colloquial variant
São Paulo
se opor ao objetivo
Reflexive form commonly used
Portugal
opor-se ao objetivo
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
go against the grain
swim upstream
throw a wrench in the works
stand in the way
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