stand firm

verb phrase

Pronunciation: /stænd fɜːrm/

Definition

Refuse to change one's opinion, decision, or position when faced with opposition or pressure.

Examples

• The residents decided to stand firm against the developer's plan to demolish the historic park.

• Even when the evidence was presented, he continued to stand firm in his belief that he was right.

• You must stand firm if you want to negotiate a better salary for yourself.

Synonyms of stand firm

Words with a similar meaning to stand firm:

• stay
• hold
• persist
• remain resolute

Antonyms of stand firm

Words with the opposite meaning to stand firm:

• yield
• capitulate

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