stand fast
Refuse to yield
Stand fast means to hold your position firmly, refusing to move or yield.
The phrase comes from military commands but applies broadly to any situation requiring resolve: She stood fast against pressure to change her vote.
To stand fast is to remain steadfast when retreat or compromise would be easier.
unwavering
Steady and unchanging
persevere · endure · persist · unyielding · tenacious · immovable · anchored · fixed · constant · fortitude
defy
Resist or challenge openly
hold ground · dig in · counter · confront · challenge · obstinate · rebel · combat · repel · rebuff
- holding firmhold, hold firm, hold on, hold onto, hold tight
- archaic imperativeshark, behold, begone, beware, heed
- battle criesbattle cry, charge, hooah, banzai, oorah
- drill commandsshoulder arms, fall in, port arms, order arms, forward
physical/military position
stand fastretreat
Sanctuary or withdrawal
flee · withdraw · fall back · give ground · run away
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