FRAY

(ACTION) [noun] [U] - the fray an energetic and often not well organized effort, activity, fight or disagreementWith a third country about to enter (= take part in) the fray, the fighting looks set to continue.Members of the royal family rarely enter the political fray (= involve themselves in arguments about politics).Three companies have already lined up to bid for his chemist group and a fourth may join the fray.A good holiday should leave you feeling refreshed and ready for the fray (= ready to work) again.