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opposing
UK
/əˈpəʊzɪŋ/
US
/əˈpoʊzɪŋ/
UK
/əˈpəʊ.zɪŋ/
US
/əˈpoʊ.zɪŋ/
More specific classification: adjective derived from the present participle of ‘oppose’.
Translations
The two teams have opposing strategies.
У двух команд противоположные стратегии.
The opposing forces clashed on the battlefield.
Противоборствующие силы столкнулись на поле боя.
He took an opposing stance to the proposed changes.
Он занял противодействующую позицию по отношению к предлагаемым изменениям.
Definitions
The opposing team was determined to win the championship.
The two opposing walls were painted in contrasting colors.
UK
/əˈpəʊzɪŋ/
US
/əˈpoʊzɪŋ/
Gerund form functioning as an uncountable noun meaning 'the act of opposing; opposition'.
Definitions
His persistent opposing of the proposal frustrated the committee.
opposing
Gerund
opposed
Past Simple
opposed
Past Participle
opposing
Gerund
UK
/əˈpəʊz/
US
/əˈpoʊz/
Translations
They decided to oppose the new policy.
Они решили противостоять новой политике.
She will oppose the proposal at the meeting.
Она будет возражать против предложения на собрании.
The citizens began to oppose the government's actions.
Граждане начали сопротивляться действиям правительства.
Additional translations
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The citizens opposed the new law by organizing protests.
The team will oppose their rivals in the championship game.
She opposed his views on the subject during the debate.
The designer opposed warm colours to cool tones to create visual interest.
opposing
Derived from the present participle 'opposing', used attributively to describe entities that are in conflict or mutually contradictory.
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The opposing teams shook hands after the match.
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The diagram is printed on the oppose to the title page.
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Many residents are opposed to the new regulations.