fight definition

1. the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
• examples: a fight broke out at the hockey game
• examples: there was fighting in the streets
• examples: the unhappy couple got into a terrible scrap
2. an intense verbal dispute
• examples: a violent fight over the bill is expected in the Senate
3. a boxing or wrestling match
• examples: the fight was on television last night
4. fight against or resist strongly
• examples: The senator said he would oppose the bill
• examples: Don't fight it!
5. make a strenuous or labored effort
• examples: She struggled for years to survive without welfare
• examples: He fought for breath