Dictionary definition · fight
noun
- a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war"Grant won a decisive victory in the battle of Chattanooga"
- the act of fighting; any contest or struggle"a fight broke out at the hockey game"
- an aggressive willingness to compete"the team was full of fight"
- an intense verbal dispute"a violent fight over the bill is expected in the Senate"
- a boxing or wrestling match"the fight was on television last night"
verb
- be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight"the tribesmen fought each other"
- fight against or resist strongly"The senator said he would oppose the bill"
- make a strenuous or labored effort"She struggled for years to survive without welfare"
- 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"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).