Put up with

Pronunciation: /ˈpʊt ˈəp ˈwɪð/

Put up with (verb)

  1. To continue dealing with something unpleasant because you cannot change it right now.
  2. To accept a difficult situation for a period of time, even though it is not comfortable.
  3. To bear something that causes stress or harm, usually because there is no better option.

Examples

  • I can put up with the noise, but not for long.
  • She puts up with his jokes even when they annoy her.