1. oppose - Noun
2. oppose - Verb
To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.
To put in opposition, with a view to counterbalance or countervail; to set against; to offer antagonistically.
To resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against; to confront; to resist; to withstand; as, to oppose the king in battle; to oppose a bill in Congress.
To compete with; to strive against; as, to oppose a rival for a prize.
To be set opposite.
To act adversely or in opposition; -- with against or to; as, a servant opposed against the act.
To make objection or opposition in controversy.
Source: Webster's dictionaryThe board opposed his motion Source: Internet
The senator said he would oppose the bill Source: Internet
Don't fight it! Source: Internet
let them match their best athletes against ours Source: Internet
pit a chess player against the Russian champion Source: Internet
He plays his two children off against each other Source: Internet