Oppose meaning in English

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Definition

to oppose (something): to challenge, to fight or argue against (something) verb

Bruno is opposing the new budget proposals. He is challenging them as he doesn't agree at all.

to be opposed (to something): to be against, to disagree with (something) verb

Kevin is opposed to the recent coffee price increase from $1.75 to $1.90. He completely disagrees with it.

Examples

"P (People Opposed to People Oppressing People)."
"The first team to completely eliminate the opposing team wins that round;"
"This is not to say that we here at McGillicutty's are completely opposed to the idea of a possible partnership between our companies."

Exercise 1

Which of the following statements best summarizes Bruno's message?

Bruno is surprised that Philip is not available to take his call, and then becomes angry at Philip's indiscretion regarding Susie's anti-exploitation proposal.

Bruno makes fun of Philip for his arrogant introduction, then asks Philip for help to oppose Susie's proposal for an anti-exploitation campaign.

Bruno is disgusted that Philip has discovered Susie's private message to him, and warns him to stay out of his personal affairs.

Bruno responds sarcastically to Philip's self-important introduction, but he is sincere in his desire to address labor issues with both Philip and Susie.

I don't know

Which of the following statements best summarizes Bruno's message?

Bruno is surprised that Philip is not available to take his call, and then becomes angry at Philip's indiscretion regarding Susie's anti-exploitation proposal.

Bruno is expressing more irony and amusement at Philip's introduction than surprise. Bruno never raises his voice or loses his temper during the message, which indicates that he is not angry. Bruno actually doesn't care that Philip discovered Susie's proposal.

Bruno makes fun of Philip for his arrogant introduction, then asks Philip for help to oppose Susie's proposal for an anti-exploitation campaign.

Bruno is clearly making fun of Philip for his arrogant introduction, but he is not actually opposed to Susie's proposal, he simply wants to discuss it further.

Bruno is disgusted that Philip has discovered Susie's private message to him, and warns him to stay out of his personal affairs.

On the contrary, Bruno says that he does not care about how Philip discovered Susie's email, and later says that he wants to discuss the issue further with Philip.

Bruno responds sarcastically to Philip's self-important introduction, but he is sincere in his desire to address labor issues with both Philip and Susie.

Bruno is definitely mocking Philip's arrogant introduction when he tells Philip that he is "the one and only Bruno Delavigne". Later in the message, Bruno says in a sincere tone of voice "you do make some interesting points in your memo and I'd like to discuss the issue further with you".

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