Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to run counter to something
idiomatic expression
/tuː rʌn ˈkaʊntər tuː ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
Definition
To act in opposition to or in disagreement with something.
Examples
- His plans to expand the business run counter to the company’s current policy of downsizing.
- Choosing to invest in renewable energy runs counter to his previous stance on fossil fuels.
- Her decision to vote against the majority opinion runs counter to the traditional expectations of her party.
Meaning
When you run counter to something, you pursue an action or idea that contradicts or conflicts with an established viewpoint, norm, or expectation.
Synonyms
- oppose
- conflict with
- counteract
- disagree
- contradict
