Advise against doing Meaning in English

expression · lemma: advise against do

US

ædˈvaɪz/, /ədˈvaɪz/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst/ /ˈduɪŋ

ad-VYZ uh-GAYNST DOO-ing

UK

ɐdvˈaɪz/ /ɐɡˈɛnst/ /dˈuːɪŋ

ud-VYZ uh-GENST DOO-ing

Definition

To tell someone that you think they should not do something, usually because it is risky, unwise, or has negative consequences.

Usage & Nuances

This phrase is formal to neutral, often used in professional contexts or when giving careful advice. It usually appears as 'advise against doing something,' not 'advise to not do.' Don't confuse with 'warn against,' which is stronger. Common patterns: 'advise against eating,' 'advise against investing,' etc.

• Spanish: aconsejar no hacer - recomendar no hacer
• Portuguese (BR): aconselhar a não fazer - recomendar não fazer
• Portuguese (PT): aconselhar a não fazer - recomendar não fazer
• Chinese (Simplified): 建议不要做
• Chinese (Traditional): 建議不要做
• Hindi: न करने की सलाह देना
• Arabic: ينصح بعدم القيام بـ
• Bengali: কিছু না করার পরামর্শ দেওয়া
• Russian: делать что-либо не рекомендовать - советовать не делать
• Japanese: 〜することを勧めない
• Vietnamese: khuyên không nên làm
• Korean: ~하지 말라고 조언하다
• Turkish: bir şeyi yapmamayı tavsiye etmek
• Urdu: کسی کام کو کرنے سے منع کرنا - کسی کام کے خلاف مشورہ دینا
• Indonesian: khuyên không nên làm

Example Sentences

My doctor advised against doing any strenuous exercise.

basic

Teachers often advise against doing your homework at the last minute.

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Experts advise against doing this without supervision.

basic

I would strongly advise against doing that if you want to stay out of trouble.

natural

Our lawyer advised against doing anything until we received official notice.

natural

Honestly, I’d advise against doing it unless you’re really sure.

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