with ‧ stand /wɪðˈstænd, wɪθ-/ BrE AmE verb ( past tense and past participle withstood /-ˈstʊd/) [transitive]
[ Language: Old English ; Origin: withstandan , from with 'against' + standan 'to stand' ]
1 . to be strong enough to remain unharmed by something such as great heat, cold, pressure etc SYN resist , stand up to :
This fabric can withstand steam and high temperatures.
2 . to defend yourself successfully against people who attack, criticize, or oppose you SYN stand up to :
The Chancellor has withstood the criticism and held firm.