WITHSTAND


Meaning of WITHSTAND in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ with-ˈstand, with- ]

transitive verb

( with·stood -ˈstu̇d ; -stand·ing )

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English withstandan, from with against + standan to stand

Date: before 12th century

1.

a. : to stand up against : oppose with firm determination ; especially : to resist successfully

b. : to be proof against : resist the effect of

withstand the impact of a landing — Current Biography

2. archaic : to stop or obstruct the course of

Synonyms: see oppose

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