resist force
[/rɪˈzɪst fɔːrs/]
verb phrase / noun phrase
resistir à força / forças de resistência
1. To oppose or fight back against physical or coercive power
The protesters decided to resist force with peaceful demonstrations.
Os manifestantes decidiram resistir à força com demonstrações pacíficas.
2. In physics/engineering: the ability of a material or structure to withstand applied force without deformation
The bridge was designed to resist force from strong winds.
A ponte foi projetada para resistir à força dos ventos fortes.
3. To refrain from yielding to pressure, coercion, or overwhelming power
She chose to resist force and stand by her principles.
Ela escolheu resistir à força e manter seus princípios.
The phrase 'resist force' carries significant weight in both Brazilian and American contexts, often appearing in discussions of civil rights, protest movements, and civil disobedience. In Brazil, historical context of military dictatorship (1964-1985) makes this phrase particularly resonant in discussions of freedom and human rights. In engineering and materials science, it's used neutrally across both cultures.
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