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work against
[/wɜːrk əˈɡɛnst/]
verb phrase
trabalhar contra
1.
to oppose or hinder someone or something; to act in a way that prevents success
The weather worked against us during the outdoor event.
O tempo trabalhou contra nós durante o evento ao ar livre.
2.
to be detrimental or unfavorable to someone's interests
His lack of experience worked against him in the job interview.
A falta de experiência dele trabalhou contra ele na entrevista de emprego.
3.
to struggle against or resist opposition
We had to work against strict regulations to complete the project.
Tivemos que trabalhar contra regulamentações rigorosas para completar o projeto.
Synonyms
oppose
hinder
impede
obstruct
go against
fight against
struggle against
Antonyms
work for
support
assist
help
aid
facilitate
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
trabalhar contra
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
trabalhar contra; ir contra
both expressions are used interchangeably
Portugal
trabalhar contra; atuar contra
'atuar contra' is also commonly used in Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
work in someone's favor
work for someone
work against the clock
go against the grain
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