from a military viewpoint it means engaging an enemy soldier or group of soldiers for the purpose of destroying or capturing same. the means can be small arms, artillery, armor, aircraft a stick or shovel..........by any means overcome (combat) the enemy.........
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The meaning of the word combating can be a physical fight or altercation. Combating can also mean struggling against or being in opposition to something.