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resisting

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɹiˈzɪstɪŋ// UK //ɹɪsˈɪstɪŋ// re·sist·ing

v. trying to stop something from happening or refusing to accept a change. You use this when you fight against an idea, a feeling, or a physical force.

v. exerting force or opposition against an action, impulse, or authority. Often describes the refusal to comply with a request or the psychological struggle against a temptation.


SIMPLE

She is resisting the urge to eat the chocolate.

CONTEXTUAL

The local community is resisting the plan to build a new highway through the park.

COMPLEX

By resisting the pressure to conform to industry standards, the small studio managed to produce a truly unique and innovative piece of software.

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The verb is transitive and takes a direct object; it is frequently followed by a gerund ('resisting doing') rather than an infinitive.

Pitfall

he is resisting to changehe is resisting changeResist is a transitive verb that takes a direct object or a gerund, not a 'to' infinitive.

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