fights

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"

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"

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"

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"

fight against or resist strongly; "The senator said he would oppose the bill"; "Don't fight it!"

make a strenuous or labored effort; "She struggled for years to survive without welfare"; "He fought for breath"

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"