resist the trend

/rɪˈzɪst ðə trɛnd/
phraseIntermediate oppose or avoid following popular movements
💼Business
formal

to deliberately avoid participating in or following a popular or widespread movement, practice, or behavior

Despite industry pressure, the startup resisted the trend of prioritizing short-term profits over sustainability.

They chose not to follow the common industry practice of focusing only on immediate financial gains.

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Often used in business or financial contexts to describe strategic decisions that go against mainstream practices.

Collocations

resist the trend ofto deliberately avoid a widespread practice or movement

Related Phrases

buck the trendphrase
to go against a popular or widespread practice
go against the grainphrase
to act in opposition to prevailing attitudes or practices

💡Pro Tip

Business Context

This phrase is commonly used in business and finance to describe strategic decisions that diverge from mainstream practices.

Gold Rule

Strategic Use

Use this phrase when describing intentional decisions to avoid popular or dominant trends in a field.

📖Word Origin

Combination of 'resist' (to oppose or withstand) and 'trend' (a general direction in which something is developing or changing).

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in business, finance, or marketing to describe decisions that intentionally diverge from popular or dominant practices.

Word Breakdown

resist
to oppose or withstand
root
+
the trend
a general direction or movement
phrase
English Dictionary