Press it, being resolved (7)

I believe the answer is:

persist

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'press it being resolved' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'press it being resolved' is the wordplay.
'being resolved' indicates anagramming the letters.
'press'+'it'='pressit'
'pressit' anagrammed gives 'PERSIST'.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for persist that I've seen before include "Abide" , "Prevail" , "Keep trying" , "Pursue course doggedly" , "Refuse to stop" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.