Phrasal Verbs Using 'Together', 'Against', 'Apart', & others - Performing an Action (Against & Onto)
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to count against
[Verb]
to be considered as a negative factor or disadvantage, potentially leading to a failure of a person or a situation
Ex: The history of previous bankruptcies may count against the entrepreneur when applying for a business loan.
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to go against
[Verb]
to oppose or resist someone or something
Ex: Many citizens went against the government's policies by participating in protests.
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to run against
[Verb]
to oppose or have an effect that is not helpful toward someone or something
Ex: The candidate decided to run against the incumbent governor in the upcoming election.
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to side against
[Verb]
to oppose a person or group in an argument and take a contrary stance or position
Ex: She sided against her colleague during the heated debate.
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to take against
[Verb]
to start to dislike someone or something
Ex: I don't know why, but she seemed to take against me from the moment we met.
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to turn against
[Verb]
to develop opposition or hostility toward something or someone once supported or favored
Ex: He turned against the company's leadership when decisions started affecting job security.
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to get onto
[Verb]
to comprehend something, typically after initial difficulty
Ex: After a bit of confusion, I finally got onto the professor's explanation of the complex theory.
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to go onto
[Verb]
to proceed to the next step or stage of something
Ex: After finishing high school, she went onto college to pursue a degree in engineering.
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to open onto
[Verb]
(of an area, door, or window) to provide direct access or a view to another area
Ex: The balcony opens onto a stunning view of the mountains, offering a breathtaking panorama.
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to set against
[Verb]
to cause someone to become opposed or hostile toward a friend, relative, ally, etc.
Ex: His lies set the siblings against each other, creating a rift in their relationship.
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