To maintain or stick by an opinion or position; to remain resolute in the face of opposition
They expect their opponents to stand their ground on the issue.
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."