v. phr. 1. To stay and fight instead of running away. The enemy attacked in great numbers but our men stood their ground.
Compare: GAIN GROUND.
Antonym: GIVE GROUND, LOSE GROUND. 2. To defend a belief or statement; refuse to weaken when opposed; insist you are right. John's friends said he was mistaken but he stood his ground.
Compare: STICK TO ONE'S GUNS.