withstand

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas zu widerstehen oder auszuhalten, zum Beispiel Druck, Kräften oder widrigen Umständen standzuhalten.

A verb used to indicate the act of resisting or enduring something, such as pressure, force, or adverse conditions.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Resist or endureB2formal

   To remain undamaged or unaffected by something; to resist or confront with resistance.

   Widerstehen

   • The building was designed to withstand earthquakes.
   • She managed to withstand the pressure of the competition.
   • The material can withstand extreme temperatures.

   Synonymebeardefyendureopposeresiststandsurvivetolerateweatherwithhold

   Antonymesuccumbsurrenderyield

2. Stand up againstB2formal

   To offer resistance to somebody or something; to oppose or stand firm.

   Widerstehen

   • The army was able to withstand the enemy's attack.
   • He withstood the temptation to quit his job.
   • The company withstood the economic downturn better than its competitors.

   Synonymebearbravedefyendureopposeresistweather

   Antonymebucklecapitulatesubmitsuccumbsurrenderyield