fighting Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
   scrap; combat; fight.
   
   • a fight broke out at the hockey game
   • there was fighting in the streets
   • the unhappy couple got into a terrible scrap
2. verb be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
   contend; struggle; fight.
   
   • the tribesmen fought each other
   • Siblings are always fighting
   • Militant groups are contending for control of the country
3. verb fight against or resist strongly
   defend; fight down; oppose; fight back; fight.
   
   • The senator said he would oppose the bill
   • Don't fight it!
4. verb make a strenuous or labored effort
   struggle; fight.
   
   • She struggled for years to survive without welfare
   • He fought for breath
5. verb 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
   campaign; agitate; fight; push; crusade; press.
   
   • The liberal party pushed for reforms
   • She is crusading for women's rights
   • The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate
6. adjective satellite engaged in or ready for military or naval operations
   active; combat-ready.
   
   • on active duty
   • the platoon is combat-ready
   • review the fighting forces

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