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    Resist

    /rɪˈzɪst/

    Meaning & Definition

    verb
    To withstand the action or effect of something.
    She tried to resist the temptation to eat the chocolate cake.
    To fight against or oppose something.
    The villagers decided to resist the construction of the new highway.
    To refrain from doing or indulging in something.
    He found it hard to resist the urge to check his phone every few minutes.
    To endure or withstand something harmful.
    This fabric can resist wear and tear better than its competitors.

    Etymology

    Late Middle English: from Latin 'resistere', from 're-' + 'sistere' 'to stand'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    resist temptation
    To avoid indulging in something that one desires.
    resist the urge
    To refrain from doing something one feels strongly about.
    resist change
    To oppose alterations to a situation or status.

    Related Words

    resistance
    The refusal to accept or comply with something.
    resistant
    Having the ability to withstand something.

    Slang Meanings

    To hold off
    I had to hold off on going out until I finished my work.
    Fight back
    When they tried to boss me around, I decided to fight back.