What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bear company and don't be swayed (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "don't be swayed". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). STAND (synonym="Bear") + FIRM (synonym="company") = STANDFIRM; definition: "don't be swayed" The answer is STANDFIRM.

Bear company and don't be swayed (5,4)

Guardian Cryptic #28944 | 6 Down | 2022-12-19 flower

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