v.intr. 1 (of something stretched or compressed) recoil to resume a former size and shape; spring back. 2 have or show resilience or recuperative power. 3 (usu. foll. by from) withdraw from a course of action. [obs. F resilir or L resilire (as RE-, salire jump)]
RESILE
Meaning of RESILE in English
English main colloquial, spoken dictionary. Английский основной разговорный словарь. 2012