to struggle; to attempt to support oneself or break free from a difficult situation or physical constraint

to earn money through labor or effort

to throw off or break away from something using force; to struggle free from a constraint or bond

to put up a last-ditch struggle while on the verge of death or failure

To break free from or throw off restraints through struggling; to wrench oneself loose.

To struggle or fight desperately for one's life; to exert all one's strength to survive a dangerous situation.

to struggle or exert oneself to the fullest; to move with difficulty due to weakness or illness; to manage to support oneself with effort

to earn or make money through work

to earn income or make money

to make a great effort to obtain or achieve something

(colloquial) to talk or move about while sleeping; to sleepwalk

to brace up; to stiffen one's body