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Definition withstand in British English

withstand verb

[transitive] verb
/wɪðˈstænd/
1

to be strong enough not to be harmed or destroyed by something

Example

The bunker is designed to withstand a nuclear blast.

Example

Their marriage did not withstand four years' separation during the war.

Example

plants that can withstand extremes of temperature

Synonyms and related words
maintain withstand stabilize
2

to be able to deal with a difficult situation

Example

Would she be able to withstand the intense media pressure?

Example

Simpson withstood a blistering cross-examination in court this morning.

3

to continue to be effective, successful, or popular for a long time

Example

E-mail marketing has withstood the test of time.

Definition withstand in British English