fight off
Third Person
fights off
Present Participle
fighting off
Past Tense
fought off
Past Participle
fought off
1
to resist or overcome a temptation, impulse, attack, etc.
transitive
- Despite the tempting offer, she managed to fight off the urge to indulge in unhealthy snacks.
- He had to fight off the desire to procrastinate and stay focused on his work.
- The recovering addict worked hard to fight off cravings and stay committed to sobriety.
- Students need to learn how to fight off distractions while studying for exams.
Synonyms:
2
to resist or defend against an attack or threat, whether physical or metaphorical
transitive
- The immune system works to fight off infections and keep the body healthy.
- He had to fight off a swarm of mosquitoes during the outdoor camping trip.
- The brave soldier managed to fight off the enemy forces despite being outnumbered.
- In a competitive market, businesses need to fight off challenges to stay successful.
- The hiker had to fight off exhaustion to reach the summit of the mountain.