Resist | Mean of resist in English Dictionary

/rɪˈzɪst/

• Verb
• to fight against (something)
1. He was charged with resisting arrest.
2. Many people resisted [=opposed] the efforts of lawmakers to raise taxes.
• to remain strong against the force or effect of (something)
1. These windows can resist very high winds.
2. The drug will help your body resist infection.
• to prevent yourself from doing something that you want to do
1. She couldn't resist telling us what she'd heard.
2. He was able to resist the urge to tell her his secret.
3. It was hard resisting the temptation to open the box.
4. The offer was hard to resist.
5. I know I shouldn't have any more cake, but I can't resist.