0 to experience an unexpected difficulty: --
The plans for the new bridge ran up against strong local opposition.
1 to have difficulties because of a particular situation: --
Young people from cultural and religious minorities often run up against the wall of institutionalised racism.
Some consumers are running up against a bank policy that makes cashing the checks expensive.
NIEUWE WOORDEN
European
May 10, 2021
WOORD VAN DE DAG
Shimmer
run up against sth