Refuse to be pushed backwards, or to maintain your beliefs in an argument. "The battalion stood its ground in the face of repeated attacks."; "Clare stood her ground in the meeting and refused to be intimidated even when Michael got angry."
Refuse to be pushed backwards, or to maintain your beliefs in an argument: "The battalion stood its ground in the face of repeated attacks.", "Clare stood her ground in the meeting and refused to be intimidated even when Michael got angry."