WITHSTAND


Meaning of WITHSTAND in English

[verb] [T] [past:] withstood - to bear or not be changed by (something) or to oppose (a person or thing) successfullyThe region needs housing which is strong enough to withstand severe wind and storms.Our toys are designed to withstand the rough treatment of the average five-year-old.The aircraft base is protected with specially designed shelters which are built to withstand ground and air attacks.He managed to stay in power for over five years, withstanding all the criticism and the pressure on him to resign.She is an artist whose work will undoubtedly withstand the test of time (= it will still be popular in the future).

Cambridge English vocab.      Кембриджский английский словарь.