To successfully endure, survive, and overcome a severe crisis, hardship, or period of adversity.
"The independent bookstore managed to weather the storm of the pandemic through loyal subscribers."
"With disciplined budgeting, our family weathered the economic storm."
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Derived from historic seafaring, navigation, sails, and oceanic maritime traditions ('storm').
Nautical seamanship: a captain steering a ship safely through a tempest without capsizing or sustaining catastrophic hull damage.
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