Bring up against Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈbɹɪŋ/ /ˈəp/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst

BRING-uhp-uh-GAYNST or uh-GENST

UK

bɹˈɪŋ/ /ˈʌp/ /ɐɡˈɛnst

bring-UP-ug-ENST

Definition

To cause someone to face or confront something difficult, such as a problem, situation, or fact.

Usage & Nuances

This expression is formal or neutral and usually relates to challenges, difficulties, or unwelcome facts. Commonly used in passive structures: 'be brought up against'. Not as common in conversation as simply 'face'. Avoid confusing with 'bring up' (introduce a topic).

• Spanish: enfrentar con - hacer enfrentar (a alguien) con
• Portuguese (BR): colocar diante de - fazer enfrentar
• Portuguese (PT): colocar diante de - fazer enfrentar
• Chinese (Simplified): 使面对 - 使遭遇
• Chinese (Traditional): 使面對 - 使遭遇
• Hindi: सामना कराना
• Arabic: يواجه بـ - يجبر على مواجهة
• Bengali: মুখোমুখি করা
• Russian: столкнуть с - поставить перед (чем-то, например, проблемой)
• Japanese: 直面させる
• Vietnamese: đặt vào tình huống đối mặt với
• Korean: 직면하게 하다
• Turkish: karşı karşıya getirmek
• Urdu: مقابل لا کر کھڑا کرنا
• Indonesian: membuat menghadapi

Example Sentences

We were brought up against a serious problem during the meeting.

basic

The plan was brought up against legal challenges.

basic

They were brought up against facts they could not ignore.

basic

Sometimes life brings us up against unexpected obstacles.

natural

He was suddenly brought up against the limits of his own experience.

natural

Every time I try something new, I’m brought up against my fears.

natural