to criticize or express opposition to something or someone
etwas oder jemanden kritisieren oder sich dagegen aussprechen (etvas oder jemanen kritisieren oder sich dagenn aussprechen)
"He spoke against the policy in the meeting."
"Er sprach gegen die Politik in der Besprechung." (Er **sprach gegen** die Politik in der Besprechung.)
to strengthen the emotional connection between people
to become emotional and unable to speak
to start something quickly and effectively
to make sure you have enough time to do something in the fut...
to notice and learn about customs and habits of other cultur...
to release feelings of guilt or regret about the past