What Does It Mean to Stand Strong

: to refuse to change a decision, position, etc. The judge stood firm in her ruling.

What does have a strong stand mean?

: to express one’s opinion It’s time for you to take a stand and tell them that things need to change.

What's another word for standing firm?

stand firm; maintain; preserve; uphold; hold; hang on; stand by; keep it up; stand one’s grounds; hold one’s ground; stand pat; hold firm; stand fast; resist; withstand; hold out.