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1 [transitive] to come through a very difficult situation safely : 
Northern Ireland weathered the recession better than any other region in the UK.
Northern Ireland weathered the recession better than any other region in the UK.2 [intransitive and transitive] if rock, wood, or someone's face is weathered by the wind, sun, rain etc, or if it weathers, it changes colour or shape over a period of time : The brick has weathered to a lovely pinky-brown. Her face was weathered by the sun.
The brick has weathered to a lovely pinky-brown.Her face was weathered by the sun.
