To remain firm, as under trial or suffering; to suffer patiently or without yielding; to bear up under adversity; to hold out.
To tolerate or put up with something unpleasant.
To last.
To continue or carry on, despite obstacles or hardships; to persist.
To suffer patiently.
To attempt to stay cheerful in a dire situation; to proceed with a task, ignoring an upcoming hazard, hoping for a good outcome.
To enter a situation with little or no understanding of the possible consequences.