To oppose means to say no or fight against an idea or plan. People can oppose rules, opinions, or actions they do not agree with.
They oppose the new school rule.
I oppose unfair decisions every time.
To oppose can mean to put two things facing each other directly. For example, in sports teams are placed opposite each other.
Two teams oppose each other in the game.
The seats oppose the stage directly.
To oppose can mean to try to win against someone in a game, election, or contest. It means being a rival or competitor.
She will oppose him in the election.
Two players oppose each other in chess.
Oppose can mean trying to stop a decision or action by arguing or acting against it. It is often used in politics or law.
They oppose the law to stop its approval.
Many people oppose the new policy.
In sports like fencing, to oppose means to use your weapon to block or stop the opponent’s strike by holding it in their attack path.
He opposed the sword to stop the attack.
Fencers oppose the blade during matches.
To oppose means to show public anger or disagreement. People often oppose things by speaking out or protesting.
Citizens oppose the new city plan loudly.
Many people oppose war around the world.
