disagree with the policy

Meaning

This phrase is used to express that you do not support, approve of, or coincide with a specific rule, guideline, or set of principles set by an organization, government, or company. It can be used in both professional and casual contexts.

Examples

• Many employees disagree with the policy of returning to the office full-time.

  Many employees disagree with the policy of returning to the office full-time.

• I disagree with the policy, but I still have to follow it to keep my job.

  I disagree with the policy, but I still have to follow it to keep my job.

• Parents met with the school principal because they disagree with the policy on dress codes.

  Parents met with the school principal because they disagree with the policy on dress codes.

• If you disagree with the policy, you should submit a formal complaint to HR.

  If you disagree with the policy, you should submit a formal complaint to HR.

• She openly stated that she has to disagree with the policy regarding late submissions.

  She openly stated that she has to disagree with the policy regarding late submissions.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I disagree the policy of our company.

  ✓ I disagree with the policy of our company.

  The verb 'disagree' requires the preposition 'with' when specifying the rule or person you do not agree with.

• ✗ They are disagree with the policy.

  ✓ They disagree with the policy.

  'Disagree' is a verb, not an adjective, so it should not be preceded by the verb 'to be' (are) in the simple present tense.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Even though some team members ___, we must implement it by Monday.

  💡 Do not support the rule.

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  disagree with the policy

• If you ___ of charging for plastic bags, you can bring your own reusable ones.

  💡 Object to the store rule.

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  disagree with the policy