noun

• a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
  "Grant won a decisive victory in the battle of Chickamauga"
• the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
  "a fight broke out at the hockey game"
• an aggressive willingness to compete
  "the team was full of fight"
• an intense verbal dispute
  "a violent fight over the bill is expected in the Senate"

verb

• be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
  "the tribesmen fought each other"
• fight against or resist strongly
  "The senator said he would oppose the bill"
• make a strenuous or labored effort
  "She struggled for years to survive without welfare"
• 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
  "The liberal party pushed for reforms"