1. to fight against or oppose something or someone
2. to refuse to accept or be changed by something
3. to stop yourself from doing something you want to do

Examples

• The protesters decided to resist the new law.
• She couldn’t resist eating another piece of cake.
• This fabric resists water and stains.
• The old building resisted the earthquake surprisingly well.
• He tried to resist arrest but was quickly subdued.
• The material resists heat up to 500 degrees.
• I must resist the urge to check my phone during class.