Pronunciation: /ɡoʊ əˈɡɛnst/
verb to act in opposition to or in defiance of
A1 I don't want to go against my parents' wishes.
A2 It's important to follow the rules and not go against them.
B1 The decision to go against the company policy was a risky move.
B2 She knew she had to go against the current if she wanted to succeed in her career.
C1 The politician faced backlash for going against popular opinion on the issue.
C2 It takes courage to go against the tide and stand up for what you believe in.
preposition indicating opposition or resistance to
A1 I don't want to go against my parents' wishes.
A2 It is important not to go against the rules of the school.
B1 The decision to cancel the project goes against the company's policy.
B2 Her actions go against everything she claims to believe in.
C1 The new law goes against the principles of democracy.
C2 His controversial statements went against the consensus of the group.
formal The decision to go against the company's policy was met with severe consequences.
informal I can't believe you're going against what we agreed on!
slang Don't be a rebel and go against the rules.
figurative Sometimes you have to go against the current to make progress in life.
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