Meaning of against in English
US /əˈɡɛnst/ UK /əˈɡɛnst/
1. not supporting; not agreeing with
Are you for or against my plan?
2. in opposition to; contrary to
That's against the rule.
3. in an opposite direction to
swim against the current
4. into collision with; hitting
My car run against the wall.
She put the desk against the wall.
6. as protection or defense from
We covered the windows with plywood against the hurricane.