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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: Failing to address customer complaints promptly can count against a company 's reputation in the market .
to go against
[Verb]
to oppose or resist someone or something
Ex: He was willing to go against the odds and fight for his principles .
to run against
[Verb]
to oppose or have an effect that is not helpful toward someone or something
Ex: The students organized a protest to run against the school 's decision to eliminate art classes .
to side against
[Verb]
to oppose a person or group in an argument and take a contrary stance or position
Ex: To protect her interests, she decided to side her opinions against those of her colleagues.
to take against
[Verb]
to start to dislike someone or something
Ex: She began to take against the new manager after he criticized her work .
to turn against
[Verb]
to develop opposition or hostility toward something or someone once supported or favored
Ex: The employees turned against the CEO , demanding better working conditions .
to get onto
[Verb]
to comprehend something, typically after initial difficulty
Ex: At first , I could n't grasp the concept , but after reading it a few times , I got onto it .
to go onto
[Verb]
to proceed to the next step or stage of something
Ex: Once the presentation is finished , we can go onto the Q&A session .
to open onto
[Verb]
(of an area, door, or window) to provide direct access or a view to another area
Ex: The restaurant opens onto the waterfront , providing diners with a scenic experience .
to set against
[Verb]
to cause someone to become opposed or hostile toward a friend, relative, ally, etc.
Ex: The political campaign set the community against each other, fueling tensions and conflicts.
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