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fight off

1 of 1verb
/ˈfaɪt ɔf/
Forms:fights off,fighting off,fought off,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:
repulserebuffrepeldrive back
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.