decide against
idiom
1
: to decide not to do something
I decided against telling her.
2
: to find (someone) guilty in a court of law
The jury decided against the defendant.
Examples of decide against in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
That one report wiped out a host of problems that had led leaders of the legislature’s Democratic majority to decide against revising a preliminary $26 billion budget approved last June for the 2024-25 fiscal year.
—
Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2024
But if the Jets decide against that, drafting All late in Day 3 could pay dividends.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2024
Some students aren't as motivated to attend college as others, and for those on the fence, a complex process may push them to decide against attending, shutting a door that should be open to them, said Aho, who works primarily with students in southwest Detroit.
—Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, 1 May 2024
If the New York Democrat thinks a vote to ban TikTok could harm the prospects for his party in tight races, Schumer could decide against bringing the bill for a vote, Wall Street analysts said.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for decide against 
Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2024
But if the Jets decide against that, drafting All late in Day 3 could pay dividends.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2024
Some students aren't as motivated to attend college as others, and for those on the fence, a complex process may push them to decide against attending, shutting a door that should be open to them, said Aho, who works primarily with students in southwest Detroit.
—Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, 1 May 2024
If the New York Democrat thinks a vote to ban TikTok could harm the prospects for his party in tight races, Schumer could decide against bringing the bill for a vote, Wall Street analysts said.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for decide against
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'decide against.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near decide against
Cite this Entry
“Decide against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decide%20against. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share