the world > action or operation > endeavour > make an attempt or endeavour [verb (intransitive)] > strive or struggle > strive to make one's way against natural force (2)
To struggle, endeavour to make one's way, against a natural force, e.g. winds, waves. Const. with, against.
intransitive. To contend or strive in doing a piece of work; said esp. of a set of reapers striving to finish their ‘rig’ first.