Fight off Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈfaɪt/ /ˈɔf

FYTE-awf

UK

fˈaɪt/ /ˈɒf

FYTE-of

Definition

To resist and stop something harmful, such as an attack, illness, or negative feeling, from affecting you.

Usage & Nuances

Used to describe resisting or stopping threats such as illness, attackers, or unwanted feelings ('fight off a cold', 'fight off attackers'). Semi-formal/informal in tone. Often followed by what is being resisted.

• Spanish: rechazar - defenderse de - combatir (enfermedad)
• Portuguese (BR): afastar - combater (doença)
• Portuguese (PT): afastar - combater (doença)
• Chinese (Simplified): 抵抗 - 驱赶
• Chinese (Traditional): 抵抗 - 驅趕
• Hindi: डटकर सामना करना - रोकना
• Arabic: يصدّ - يقاوم
• Bengali: প্রতিরোধ করা - প্রতিহত করা
• Russian: отразить - отбиться от - справиться с
• Japanese: 撃退する - 追い払う
• Vietnamese: chống lại - đẩy lùi
• Korean: 물리치다 - 이겨내다
• Turkish: defetmek - geri püskürtmek
• Urdu: دفع کرنا - پیچھے ہٹانا
• Indonesian: melawan - menangkis

Example Sentences

He tried to fight off a cold by drinking orange juice.

basic

The villagers managed to fight off the wild animals.

basic

She couldn’t fight off her sleepiness during class.

basic

Doctors say eating well can help you fight off infections.

natural

I drank some coffee to fight off the tired feeling before my exam.

natural

We need to fight off any doubts if we want to succeed.

natural