Meaning of the word "take a stand against" in English

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take a stand against

US /teɪk ə stænd əˈɡɛnst/
UK /teɪk ə stænd əˈɡɛnst/
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Idiom

to openly oppose something or someone; to express strong disapproval or resistance

Example:
It's time to take a stand against injustice.
The community decided to take a stand against the new development project.