manteve posição / manteve terreno
1. To maintain one's position or stance; to not retreat or give way
Despite the criticism, she held ground on her decision.
Apesar das críticas, ela manteve sua posição sobre a decisão.
2. In military context: to defend and retain control of a territory or location
The troops held ground against multiple attacks.
As tropas mantiveram o terreno contra múltiplos ataques.
3. To stand firm in one's beliefs or arguments
He held ground during the debate without backing down.
Ele manteve sua posição durante o debate sem ceder.
NYC Slang
stood my/your/their ground - refused to back down or compromise
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