Definition
Definition of objecting - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
opposingshowing opposition to something
- The objecting members voted against the proposal.
- The objecting crowd made their voices heard.
- Objecting students organized a protest.
Origin of objecting
Latin, ob (against) + jacere (to throw)
Terms with objecting included in their meaning
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behavior
act of complaining or objecting loudly
proverb
not objecting implies agreement or approval
communication
not objecting implies agreement or approval
objecting
object strongly to something
implied agreement
not objecting means agreeing to something
acr: Non-Objecting Beneficial Owner
non-objecting beneficial owner
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- French:opposant, ...
- German:widersprechend, ...
- Italian:opponente, ...
- Spanish:opositor, ...
- Portuguese:opositor, ...
- Chinese:反对的, ...
- Japanese:反対する, ...
- Arabic:مُعَارِض, ...
- Hebrew:מִתְנַגֵּד, ...
- Russian:возражающий, ...
- Ukrainian:протестуючий, ...
- Hindi:विरोधी, ...
Definition of object - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
physicalthing with physical existence, not alive
- The sculpture is a beautiful object.
2.
goalsgoal or purpose someone aims to achieve
- Her main object is to win the competition.
3.
emotionperson or thing emotions are directed at
- He became the object of her affection.
4.
linguisticsTECH. noun phrase receiving action in a sentenceTECH.
- In 'She loves cats', 'cats' is the object.
5.
technologyTECH. instance of a class in programmingTECH.
- The object was created using the new class.
Verb
1.
disagreeexpress disagreement or disapproval about something
- She objected to the new policy.
2.
legalraise an objection in a formal setting
- The lawyer objected during the trial.
Expressions with object
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not considered important
For this project, time is no object.
real-life example explaining a principle
His failure was an object lesson in humility.
cost does not matter
For this project, price is no object.
make the purpose of something fail or pointless
If you whisper, it will defeat the object of speaking up.
money does not matter when making a choice
Expense is no object when it comes to her wedding.
cost is not a concern for achieving a goal
For this wedding, money is no object.
cost is not a concern or limitation
Buy the best car; money isn't an object.
person or thing someone loves or admires deeply
She is the object of his affection.
makes the original purpose pointless or ineffective
If you mute everyone in meetings, that defeats the object of collaboration.
goal or aspiration someone is striving to achieve
The championship trophy was the object of their desire.
treat something as a focus of attention
He tends to make an object of his work.
object occurring naturally in the environment
A rock is a natural object found in nature.
person or thing that is the focus of attention
The new student quickly became the object of interest in the class.
express disagreement or disapproval about something
She objected to the new policy.
object in the sky not easily identified
The pilot reported an unidentified flying object near the airport.
object made for artistic value, beauty, or skilled craftsmanship
The museum displayed a rare art object.
person or thing people laugh at or mock
He became the object of ridicule after his mistake.
main goal or purpose of an activity or task
The object of the exercise is to improve teamwork.
person treated as a thing for sexual attraction or pleasure
She felt like a sex object at the party.
person or thing people laugh at or mock
He became the object of derision at school.
indicates doing something for only one specific purpose or goal
He acted with the sole object of helping others.
recollection or something remembered
The mental object was a happy day at the park.
item with artistic value and aesthetic qualities
The museum displayed an exquisite object of art.
object kept in possession or memory
The retained object from his childhood was a small, worn-out teddy bear..
Origin of object
Latin, objectum (thing presented to the mind)
Examples of object in a sentence
She found a mysterious object buried in the garden. The object of the meeting is to plan the event. His object is to improve his skills. The child was the object of cruel teasing. Her paintings became objects of public admiration. In 'He kicked the ball', 'the ball' is the object.
The object in 'They admire her' is 'her'. Each object in the program has unique properties. The object interacts with other components seamlessly. He objected when they changed the meeting time. The lawyer objected to the evidence presented. She objected to the proposal at the meeting. He objected to the evidence presented in court.
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- French:objet, s'opposer, ...
- German:Objekt, widersprechen, ...
- Italian:oggetto, opporsi, ...
- Spanish:objeto, oponerse, ...
- Portuguese:objeto, contestar, ...
- Chinese:物件, 反对, ...
- Japanese:オブジェ, 反対する, ...
- Arabic:جِسْم, اعْتَرَضَ, ...
- Hebrew:חֵפֶץ, לְהִתְנַגֵּד, ...
- Russian:объект, возразить, ...
- Ukrainian:об'єкт, заперечувати, ...
- Hindi:वस्तु, विरोध करना, ...
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