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to fight
01
vechten, strijd voeren
to take part in a violent physical action against someone
Intransitive
Example
The soldiers bravely fought on the front lines during the war.
It's essential to find peaceful resolutions rather than resorting to fighting in conflicts.
The two animals fought over territory, growling loudly.
1.1
ruzie maken, discussiëren
to argue over something
Intransitive: to fight | to fight over sth
Example
They fought over where to go for dinner.
The two friends fought because of a misunderstanding.
She did n’t want to fight, but he kept pushing her buttons.
1.2
vechten, strijden
to make a strong and continuous effort to achieve something
Intransitive: to fight for a cause
Example
She fought for equal opportunities in the workplace throughout her career.
She fought for women ’s rights throughout her entire career.
Activists fight tirelessly for social justice and positive change.
01
de strijd, de gevecht
a situation that involves violent action in physical form
Example
The fight between the two rivals attracted a large crowd.
The bar fight left several people injured and property damaged.
Breaking up the fight at school required the intervention of several teachers.
1.1
gevecht, strijd
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
1.2
gevecht, wedstrijd
a boxing or wrestling match
1.3
strijd, concurrentie
an aggressive willingness to compete
Example
After the fight about the broken vase, they did n't talk for a week.
The fight about homework rules ended in a compromise.
The fight about money caused tension in their relationship.
02
strijd, vechtlust
the will, energy, and strength to keep trying to achieve or prevent something
Example
Despite facing numerous setbacks, her fight to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor never wavered.
He showed incredible fight in his battle against cancer, refusing to let the illness dictate his life.
The activist 's lifelong fight for social justice has inspired many.
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