Meaning 1neutral · 87%
to campaign, argue or act forcefully against someone or something
Natural examples
Die Initiative zieht gegen unnötige Bürokratie zu Felde.
Der Autor zieht entschieden gegen vereinfachende Erklärungen zu Felde.
Mehrere Verbände zogen gegen die geplante Regelung zu Felde.
Usage note
The phrase is formal, rhetorical and figurative. It evokes going into battle, but in modern usage usually refers to public criticism, advocacy or opposition.
Useful combinations
— campaign against something