1. to fight or struggle against someone or something; to oppose or resist
She battled against discrimination her entire career.
Ela lutou contra a discriminação durante toda sua carreira.
2. to engage in a prolonged struggle or conflict
The team battled against their rivals for the championship.
O time lutou contra seus rivais pelo campeonato.
3. to struggle or cope with an illness, addiction, or difficult situation
He battled against cancer for five years.
Ele lutou contra o câncer por cinco anos.