fight

En français : se battre, guerroyer in war, combattre

1. To engage in combat with; to oppose physically, to contest with. (transitive) · My grandfather fought the Nazis in World War II.
2. To conduct or engage in (battle, warfare, a cause, etc.). (transitive) · Our soldiers fought the battle just over that hill.
3. To contend in physical conflict, either singly or in war, battle, etc. (intransitive) · A wounded animal will fight tooth and nail; relentless, savage and murderous.
4. To contend in physical conflict with each other, either singly or in war, battle, etc. · The two boxers have been fighting for more than half an hour.
5. To cause to fight; to manage or manoeuvre in a fight. · to fight cocks; to fight one’s ship
6. To strive for something; to campaign or contend for success. (intransitive) · He fought for the Democrats in the last election.
7. To try to overpower; to fiercely counteract. (transitive) · The government pledged to fight corruption.
8. Of colours or other design elements: to clash; to fail to harmonize. (intransitive)

Pluriel fight · He/she/it fights · Prétérit fought · Participe passé fought · Forme en -ing fighting