Your proposal runs counter to what is required by the manager.
•His idea runs counter to good sense.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
run counter to something — run counter to (something) to be the opposite of something. The article presents facts that run counter to what many of us believed had happened … New idioms dictionary
run counter to — (something) to be the opposite of something. The article presents facts that run counter to what many of us believed had happened … New idioms dictionary
run counter — verb To defy or oppose something, especially an expectation, custom, or social standard. Syn: go against the grain … Wiktionary
run — [[t]rʌ̱n[/t]] ♦ runs, running, ran (The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verb.) 1) VERB When you run, you move more quickly than when you walk, for example because you are in a hurry to get somewhere,… … English dictionary
counter — coun|ter1 [ kauntər ] noun count ** ▸ 1 long flat surface ▸ 2 object for board game ▸ 3 equipment that counts ▸ 4 way to oppose/stop something ▸ 5 reply to criticism ▸ + PHRASES 1. ) a long flat surface where customers are served, for example in… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
counter — I UK [ˈkaʊntə(r)] / US [ˈkaʊntər] noun [countable] Word forms counter : singular counter plural counters ** 1) a) a long flat surface where customers are served, for example in a shop or a bank There was a long queue and no one behind the counter … English dictionary
run — 1 /rVn/ verb past tense ran past participle run present participle running MOVE QUICKLY ON FOOT 1 (I) to move quickly on foot by moving your legs more quickly than when you are walking: I had to run to catch the bus. | Two youths were killed when … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
counter — 1 noun (C) 1 SHOP the place where you pay or are served in a shop, bank, restaurant etc 2 over the counter drugs, medicines etc that are bought over the counter are ones that you can buy in a shop without a prescription (1) from a doctor 3 under… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
run — run1 W1S1 [rʌn] v past tense ran [ræn] past participle run present participle running ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(move quickly using your legs)¦ 2¦(race)¦ 3¦(organize/be in charge of )¦ 4¦(do something/go somewhere quickly)¦ 5¦(buses/trains etc)¦ … Dictionary of contemporary English
counter — counter1 /kown teuhr/, n. 1. a table or display case on which goods can be shown, business transacted, etc. 2. (in restaurants, luncheonettes, etc.) a long, narrow table with stools or chairs along one side for the patrons, behind which… … Universalium
counter — 1. n. 1 a a long flat topped fitment in a shop, bank, etc., across which business is conducted with customers. b a similar structure used for serving food etc. in a cafeteria or bar. 2 a a small disc used for keeping the score etc. esp. in table… … Useful english dictionary
