WITHSTAND


Meaning of WITHSTAND in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ wɪðstænd ]

( withstands, withstanding, withstood /wɪðstʊd/ )

If something or someone withstands a force or action, they survive it or do not give in to it. ( FORMAL )

...armoured vehicles designed to withstand chemical attack...

= stand up to

VERB : V n

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