American English
/əˈpʰoʊz/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
To say or show that you do not agree with an idea, plan, decision, or change.
Practice out loudTo say or show that you do not agree with an idea, plan, decision, or change.
Many residents oppose the new airport.
She opposes raising taxes.
Say oppose the plan, not oppose to the plan. You can also say be opposed to the plan.
oppose a plan · oppose a proposal · strongly oppose a change · oppose a decision
oppose + an idea/plan/decision
oppose + doing something
To fight against or try to stop a person, group, or force.
The soldiers opposed the invading army.
Local groups opposed the plan by organizing protests.
oppose the enemy · oppose government forces · actively oppose · oppose an attempt
oppose + a person/group/force
to not support or agree with something
Many parents are opposed to the new rule.
Drop the final e before -ing: opposing, not opposeing.