Fight

v. (past and past part. fought /fmt/) 1 (often foil. by against, with) contend or contend with in war, battle, single combat, etc. 2 engage in (a battle, duel, etc.). 3 contend (an election); maintain (a lawsuit, cause, etc.) against an opponent. 4 strive to achieve something or to overcome (disease, fire, etc.). 5 make (one’s way) by fighting. n.