Definitions for the word "fight" from multiple English dictionaries.
1. v. i.
To strive or contend for victory, with armies or in single combat; to attempt to defeat, subdue, or destroy an enemy, either by blows or weapons; to contend in arms; -- followed by with or against.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. v. i.
To act in opposition to anything; to struggle against; to contend; to strive; to make resistance.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. v. t.
To carry on, or wage, as a conflict, or battle; to win or gain by struggle, as one's way; to sustain by fighting, as a cause.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. v. t.
To contend with in battle; to war against; as, they fought the enemy in two pitched battles; the sloop fought the frigate for three hours.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. v. t.
To cause to fight; to manage or maneuver in a fight; as, to fight cocks; to fight one's ship.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. v. i.
A battle; an engagement; a contest in arms; a combat; a violent conflict or struggle for victory, between individuals or between armies, ships, or navies, etc.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. v. i.
A struggle or contest of any kind.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. v. i.
Strength or disposition for fighting; pugnacity; as, he has a great deal of fight in him.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. v. i.
A screen for the combatants in ships.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
10. v.
(past and past part. Fought) 1 (often foll. 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. 1 a combat. B boxing-match. C battle. 2 conflict, struggle, or effort. 3 power or inclination to fight (no fight left). fight back 1 counter-attack. 2 suppress (tears etc.). Fight for 1 fight on behalf of. 2 fight to secure. Fight a losing battle struggle without hope of success. Fight off repel with effort. Fight out (usu. Fight it out) settle by fighting. Fight shy of avoid. Put up a fight offer resistance. [old english]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
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