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to wrestle
01
to engage in a physical competition involving holds, maneuvers, and grappling, often as part of a sport or for recreation
Intransitive
Example
Athletes often wrestle in competitions to demonstrate strength and skill.
Friends may playfully wrestle during recreational activities.
02
to struggle in an effort to overcome a challenging or opposing force
Intransitive: to wrestle with a challenge
Example
The team currently wrestles with the challenges of adapting to the new business environment.
In the upcoming project, they will likely wrestle with unforeseen obstacles and find innovative solutions.
03
to think deeply or struggle mentally with a complex idea, decision, or problem
Intransitive: to wrestle with a thought or idea
Example
She wrestled with the idea of leaving her job for months before making a decision.
They spent hours wrestling with their decision, unable to reach a clear conclusion.
04
to handle or move something with difficulty, often requiring physical strength or effort
Transitive: to wrestle sth somewhere
Example
He wrestled the heavy box onto the shelf, struggling with its weight.
After hours of trying, they finally wrestled the couch into the narrow doorway.
Wrestle
01
the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
