hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright (Freq. 2) - I am standing my ground and won't give in! • Syn: stand • Ant: yield (for: stand) • Derivationally related forms: stand (for: stand) • Hypernyms: resist, hold out, withstand, stand firm • Verb Group: resist, stand, fend • Verb Frames: - Something ----s - Somebody ----s