0 to be strong enough, or not be changed by something, or to oppose a person or thing successfully:
a bridge designed to withstand earthquakes
Our toys are designed to withstand the rough treatment of the average five-year-old.
The aircraft base is protected with specially designed shelters which are built to withstand ground and air attacks.
She is an artist whose work will undoubtedly withstand the test of time (= it will still be popular in the future).
1 to receive without being changed or damaged by something powerful; bear:
Several were relatively young or had a young spouse, and their labour sustained a capital base sufficient to withstand one health or economic crisis.
Without the protection offered by college walls and communal discipline, how would scholars withstand temptations and distractions and devote themselves to higher things?
Phonograph cylinders were made of wax, and thus only withstood a very limited number of replayings before the groove was worn.
Large structures for offshore exploration must be able to withstand the forces due to powerful storm waves.
It is a technique that establishes relationships, helps to withstand conformity, and builds bridges.
Although strong enough to withstand it domestically, his influence as the de facto foreign minister of the country was eroded.
Other organic farmers explained that crop diversification and timing of planting helps them withstand threats from conventional agriculture induced pests and diseases.
The association, however, is in its infancy, and has not ventured into significant collective action to withstand competition.
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