fight off

phrasal verb

fought off; fighting off; fights off

: to defend oneself against (someone or something) by fighting or struggling : to avoid being harmed or overcome by (someone or something) by fighting or struggling

They fought off the attack/attackers.

I'm trying to fight off a cold.

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Their uniforms on the field are inspired by the snow and trees the soldiers were surrounded by, and reflect the tenacity of the soldiers, who refused to surrender and were able to fight off the enemy. —

CBS News, 14 Dec. 2024 The news comes as the company — which owns major brands in news, sports and entertainment, like CNN, Turner Sports and DC Comics — is fighting off major debt issues and is facing increasing pressure from investors to cut costs. —

Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024 The clip showed Shang-Chi, Katy, and Wenwu fighting off a heaving zombie horde. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024 Two Science-Backed Supplements for Immune Health The goal of using immune-boosting supplements is to strengthen your body’s ability to fight off an infection rather than avoid sickness altogether. —

Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fight off