Meaning & Definition of Fight in English

1. A hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

• "Grant won a decisive victory in the battle of chickamauga"

• "He lost his romantic ideas about war when he got into a real engagement"

2. The act of fighting

• Any contest or struggle

• "A fight broke out at the hockey game"

• "There was fighting in the streets"

• "The unhappy couple got into a terrible scrap"

3. An aggressive willingness to compete

• "The team was full of fight"

4. An intense verbal dispute

• "A violent fight over the bill is expected in the senate"

5. A boxing or wrestling match

• "The fight was on television last night"

1. Be engaged in a fight

• Carry on a fight

• "The tribesmen fought each other"

• "Siblings are always fighting"

• "Militant groups are contending for control of the country"

2. Fight against or resist strongly

• "The senator said he would oppose the bill"

• "Don't fight it!"

3. Make a strenuous or labored effort

• "She struggled for years to survive without welfare"

• "He fought for breath"

4. Exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person

• Be an advocate for

• "The liberal party pushed for reforms"

• "She is crusading for women's rights"

• "The dean is pushing for his favorite candidate"