resistance

Definition

  • noun: refusal to accept something new or different
  • noun: an act or instance of 'resisting'
  • often + 'from'

Examples

  • He offered no 'resistance' when he was arrested. [=he did not try to prevent himself from being arrested]

  • She tends to 'follow the path of least resistance' instead of going after what she really wants.

  • She sensed 'resistance from' some of the staff regarding the changes in policy.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) We have it in visual range. A Borg cube on course ... We are the Borg. Lower your shields and surrender your ships. We will add your biological distinctiveness to our own. Your culture will adapt to serve us. Resistance is futile. All units, open fire. They've broken through the defence perimeter. (..)
    1996 Star Trek: First Contact
  • (..) I am Locutus of Borg. Resistance is futile. Authorisation: Picard -AT. - Did I catch you at a bad time? - No, Admiral, of course not. I've just heard that our colony on Ivor Prime has been destroyed. - Long-range sensors... - Yes, I know. The Borg. Captain's log: Stardate .. (..)
    1996 Star Trek: First Contact