This is the 2172nd most frequent Russian word.
воевать
To wage war; to fight in a war.
The word 'воевать' is used to describe participating in military actions during a war.
Он воевал на фронте во время войны.
He fought at the front during the war.
The word 'воевать' is metaphorically used here to describe actively advocating or struggling for rights in a non-violent way.
Они воюют за свои права на собрании.
They are fighting for their rights at the meeting.
The word 'воевать' is used to refer to engaging in prolonged conflicts between states or groups.