Prepare for conflict (8)
I believe the answer is:
embattle
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">prepare for conflict</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for embattle that I've seen before include "strengthen the defence" , "Arrange in readiness for conflict" , "Make ready to fight; belt mate (anagram)" , "add strength" , "Fortify" .)