от — meaning in English

English meaning

• against prep In opposition to; contrary to.
• from prep Used to show the origin, starting point, or source of something.
• off adv Away from a place, position, or reference point.
• recuse verb To step aside from a decision or case because of a conflict of interest.

Senses

от is used for these senses in English:

• against As protection from.
• as of (idiomatic) At or by a specified time, with the implication that the said condition will be true from that time onward.
• from With reference to the location or position of a speaker or other observer or vantage point.
• recuse (reflexive, law) Of a judge, juror, or prosecutor: to declare (oneself) unable to participate in a court case due to an actual or potential conflict of interest or lack of impartiality.

against — full definition

1. prep In opposition to; contrary to.
2. prep In physical contact with, touching and typically supported by.
3. prep In competition with; versus.
4. prep As protection from, or in preparation for.

from — full definition

1. prep Used to show the origin, starting point, or source of something.
2. prep Used to show a starting point in time.
3. prep Used to indicate separation, removal, or exclusion.

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