fight against or resist strongly
"The senator said he would oppose the bill"
"Don't fight it!"
contrast with equal weight or force
"His bold proposal was met not with silence, but with an equally forceful opposition that left no room for compromise."
To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.
"The team worked tirelessly to oppose the expansion plans by organizing protests and presenting detailed legal arguments."
In plain English: To oppose means to be against something and try to stop it from happening.
"He chooses to oppose the new law by attending every protest in his neighborhood."
Usage: Use oppose when you are actively resisting someone's plan through argumentation or action rather than simply disagreeing with an idea in your mind. This verb often pairs directly with the object of resistance without needing a preposition like "against."
The word "oppose" entered English via Middle English and Old French. It combines the Latin elements for "against" and "put," reflecting its original sense of placing something before or in opposition to another.