Definitions

1. noun

the act or power of resisting; opposition to a force or influence

“The protesters showed great resistance to the police orders.”

2. noun

a material or device that opposes the flow of electricity, heat, etc.

“The resistance of the wire was too high, so it was replaced.”

3. noun

a military or political movement opposing an occupying force or government

“The resistance in the occupied city was led by a young woman.”

4. noun

a force or influence that opposes or counteracts another

“The doctor spoke about the resistance of the patient’s body to the virus.”

5. noun

a measure of the opposition to the flow of electric current

“The resistance of the circuit was measured in ohms.”

6. verb

to oppose or fight against something

“The people resisted the government’s decision to raise taxes.”

7. verb

to withstand or endure something

“The tree resisted the strong winds and didn’t fall.”