Raise objection Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹeɪz/ /əbˈdʒɛkʃən
RAYZ ub-JEK-shun
ɹˈeɪz/ /ɒbdʒˈɛkʃən
RAYZ ob-JEK-shun
Definition
To formally express disagreement or disapproval about something, especially in a meeting, discussion, or legal situation.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal or semi-formal settings, especially meetings, debates, and legal contexts. Typical structure: 'raise an objection' or 'raise objection to'. Less direct than simply saying 'object'. Often used when following procedures.
Spanish: presentar una objeción - plantear una objeciónPortuguese (BR): levantar objeção - apresentar objeçãoPortuguese (PT): levantar objeção - apresentar objeçãoChinese (Simplified): 提出异议Chinese (Traditional): 提出異議Hindi: आपत्ति उठानाArabic: إبداء اعتراضBengali: আপত্তি উত্থাপন করা - আপত্তি জানানোRussian: возразить - выразить возражениеJapanese: 異議を唱えるVietnamese: nêu ý kiến phản đối - đưa ra phản đốiKorean: 이의를 제기하다Turkish: itirazda bulunmakUrdu: اعتراض اٹھاناIndonesian: mengajukan keberatan
Example Sentences
If you want, you can raise objection during the meeting.
basic
The lawyer decided to raise objection to the question.
basic
No one dared to raise objection to his plan.
basic
She was the first to raise objection when the rules changed.
natural
You can always raise objection if you think something is unfair.
natural
During the debate, several members raised objection to the proposal.
natural