Fight Off (Verb)
Meaning
Force or drive back; "repel the attacker"; "fight off the onslaught"; "rebuff the attack".
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- The firefighter fought hard to fight off the aggressive flames engulfing the house.
- The immune system will fight off many diseases that require medical attention if it's healthy.
- With her sharp instincts and quick thinking, she managed to fight off the attacker until help arrived.
- In a desperate attempt to fight off the pirates, the crew members took up whatever they could find as shields.
- Her body is learning to fight off the infection and recover fully after several long months in the hospital.