Put up against Meaning in English
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈəp/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
PUT UHP uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
pʊt/ /ˈʌp/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
put UP uh-GENST
Definition
To place something so it rests against another surface, or to compare or challenge someone with another person or thing.
Usage & Nuances
Can be physical (placing an object) or figurative (competition/comparison). In sports or arguments, 'put up against' means to challenge someone or set them to compete. Watch context—sometimes means literal placement, other times confrontation.
Spanish: poner contra - enfrentar conPortuguese (BR): colocar contra - pôr contra (comparar/enfrentar)Portuguese (PT): colocar contra - pôr contra (comparar/enfrentar)Chinese (Simplified): 靠在...上 - 与...对抗Chinese (Traditional): 靠在...上 - 與...對抗Hindi: के खिलाफ खड़ा करना - तुलना करनाArabic: وضع مقابل - مواجهة معBengali: ঠেকে রাখা - প্রতিদ্বন্দ্বিতার মধ্যে ফেলাRussian: прислонять - ставить против (соревноваться)Japanese: 立てかける - 対戦させるVietnamese: dựa vào - đối đầu vớiKorean: 기대다 - 맞붙이다Turkish: dayamak - karşı karşıya getirmekUrdu: ٹکا دینا - مقابلے پر لگا دیناIndonesian: dựng vào - đối đầu với
Example Sentences
He put up against the ladder the wall.
basic
Please put up against your chairs to the table.
basic
They were put up against a strong team in the final.
basic
It’s tough when you’re put up against someone with more experience.
natural
Don’t put me up against my best friend in this game!
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My presentation was put up against others for the award.
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