PERSIST


Meaning of PERSIST in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ pəˈsɪst ]

v.intr. 1 (often foll. by in) continue firmly or obstinately (in an opinion or a course of action) esp. despite obstacles, remonstrance, etc. 2 (of an institution, custom, phenomenon, etc.) continue in existence; survive. [L persistere (as PER-, sistere stand)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.