stand firm, withstand, hold out, resist - stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something

act, move - perform an action, or work out or perform (an action); "think before you act"; "We must move quickly"; "The governor should act on the new energy bill"; "The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel"

hold out - wait uncompromisingly for something desirable; "He held out for the dessert and did not touch the cheeses"

delay - act later than planned, scheduled, or required; "Don't delay your application to graduate school or else it won't be considered"