set against
US /set əˈɡenst/
UK /set əˈɡenst/
1.
colocar contra, opor a
to cause someone to oppose or dislike someone or something else
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His lies set the two friends against each other.
As mentiras dele colocaram os dois amigos um contra o outro.
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The new policy set the employees against the management.
A nova política colocou os funcionários contra a gerência.
2.
comparar com, contrastar com
to compare or contrast something with something else
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You need to set your current performance against your goals.
Você precisa comparar seu desempenho atual com seus objetivos.
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The film sets modern life against traditional values.
O filme compara a vida moderna com os valores tradicionais.