against

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. edat In a contrary direction to.

   “It is hard work to swim against the current.”

2. edat In physical opposition to; in collision with.

   “The rain pounds against the window.”

3. edat In physical contact with, so as to abut or be supported by.

   “The ladder was leaning against the wall.”

4. edat Close to, alongside.

   “A row of trees stood against a fence.”

5. edat In front of; before (a background).

   “The giant was silhouetted against the door.”

6. edat In contrast or comparison with.

   “He stands out against his classmates.”

7. edat In competition with, versus.

   “The Tigers will play against the Bears this weekend.”

8. edat Contrary to; in conflict with.

   “Doing this is against my principles.”

9. edat In opposition to.

   “Are you against freedom of choice?”

10. edat Of betting odds, denoting a worse-than-even chance.

    “That horse is fifty-to-one against, so it has virtually no chance of winning.”

11. edat In exchange for.

    “The vouchers are redeemable against West End shows and theatre breaks.”

12. edat As counterbalance to.
13. edat As a charge on.

    “Tax is levied against income from sales.”

14. edat As protection from.

    “He turned the umbrella against the wind.”

15. edat In anticipation of; in preparation for (a particular time, event etc.).

    “The stores are kept well stocked against a time of need.”

16. edat To be paid now in contrast to the following amount to be paid later under specified circumstances, usually that a movie is made or has started filming.

    “The studio weren't sure the movie would ever get made, so they only paid $50,000 against $200,000. That way they wouldn't be out very much if filming never began.”

17. edat Exposed to.
18. bağlaç By the time that (something happened); before.

    “Thence she them brought into a stately Hall, / Wherein were many tables faire dispred, / And ready dight with drapets festiuall, / Against the viaundes should be ministred.”