withstand
resistir a
definition
verb
the structure had been designed to withstand winds of more than 100 mph
remain undamaged or unaffected by; resist.
translation of 'withstand'
verb
resistir a
example
The new bench is made from heavy duty material designed to 'withstand' vandalism.
The Alaskan kites are very hardy and can 'withstand' wind speeds of up to 15 miles per hour.
The family were forced to seek refuge in an office building that was designed to 'withstand' hurricanes.
You need to have strong principle to be able to 'withstand' the pressures and temptations.
They're either too weak to 'withstand' any hits or their attacks do little other than annoy this rebel hellion.
Not many flowers are designed specifically to 'withstand' cold and frosty weather.
The fortified doors were designed to 'withstand' extreme pressure and a hail of bullets.
Few of us are able to 'withstand' the onslaught of the forces of money and greed.
A viable decision making system must be able to 'withstand' the rigorous critique of players.
I wish they made these things able to 'withstand' the hypocrisy of partisan politics.
Very few buildings, other than bomb shelters, are designed to 'withstand' impact from the outside.
the structure had been designed to 'withstand' winds of more than 100 mph
But it adds that nuclear power plants were not designed to 'withstand' attacks such as large aircraft impact.
The second half was a different story as they had to 'withstand' strong pressure from New Oak.
By 1216 the castle was sufficiently strong to 'withstand' a siege by forces opposed to King John.
So this levee was not designed to 'withstand' a hurricane the magnitude of Katrina.
Ramachandran initially thought that the young girl would not be able to 'withstand' the pressure.
Such hoses are designed to 'withstand' water pressure if the water is left on continuously.
Their structure is designed to 'withstand' the harshest heat, wind and occasional sea spray.
In so far as possible, the houses will be designed to 'withstand' earthquakes.
There are only two houses on Gugh, both of which have oddly curved roofs, designed to 'withstand' the winter gales.
Tattersall's has been able to 'withstand' severe pressure on costs by virtue of a blessed business environment.
Moreover a computer network that was designed to 'withstand' a nuclear attack is not too easily closed down.
the structure had been designed to 'withstand' winds of more than 100 mph
In the game against Army, Air Force 'withstood' a strong start from Army and the teams went in at half-time at nil-all.
This tough plant 'withstands' full sun and wind in soggy conditions.
Straffan 'withstood' a very strong comeback from the home side in the second half that yielded a goal from Toms Fitzgerald from 25 yards, to claim victory.
The second tract was even more daring, declaring war on the ‘petty antichrists, proud prelates, intolerable 'withstanders' of reformation, enemies of the gospel and covetous wretched priests’.
Leighlin then 'withstood' some strong pressure from Naomh Eoin, who with Robert Foley prominent, threatened to snatch a winning goal.
Any amount of opposing forces can be 'withstood' without any harm to Hinduism.
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