to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation | engage in deep thought, consideration, or debate |
have an argument about something | combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force |
maintain or assert | engage in a wrestling match |
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others | to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) |
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight | |
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available | |