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Meaning of the word "run up against" in English

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run up against

US /rʌn ʌp əˈɡɛnst/
UK /rʌn ʌp əˈɡɛnst/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to encounter a difficulty or problem

Example:
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We might run up against some resistance from the local community.
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The new policy is likely to run up against strong opposition.
Synonym:
encounterfacemeetconfrontcome up against
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Related Word:
run againstup againstrun upagainstrunningrunrun into