to contrast or compare one thing with another
etwas mit etwas anderem vergleichen (etvas mit etvas anderem ferklyshen)
"This idea stands over against the traditional belief."
"Diese Idee steht im Gegensatz zu dem traditionellen Glauben." (Disse Ideë **steht im Gegensatz zu** dem traditsyonellen Glawben.)
to defeat someone so they can no longer compete
to keep expenses under control
to reject an offer or opportunity
to seem to be a particular type of person
to reduce or remove obstacles that limit international trade
to accept and enjoy positive energy and feelings around you