fight against or resist strongly

a refusal by a negotiator to come to terms in the hope of obtaining a better deal

a negotiator who hopes to gain concessions by refusing to come to terms

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean'

be stubborn in resolution or resistance

refuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack

resist bravely

resist and fight to a standoff

hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright