backfire
back
bæk
bāk
fire
faɪər
faiēr
British pronunciation
/bˈækfa‍ɪ‍ə/

Définition et signification de « backfire » en anglais

to backfire
01

avoir l’effet inverse que prévu, se retourner contre

to have a result contrary to what one desired or intended
Intransitive
to backfire definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The company 's decision to cut costs unexpectedly backfired, leading to a decline in product quality.
La décision de l'entreprise de réduire les coûts a fait long feu de manière inattendue, entraînant une baisse de la qualité du produit.
02

contre-brûler, allumer un feu contrôlé

to intentionally start a small fire in order to control or prevent the spread of a larger fire
Intransitive
example
Exemples
In order to control the blaze, they backfired along the ridge to create a firebreak.
Afin de contrôler l'incendie, ils ont utilisé le contre-feu le long de la crête pour créer une coupure de combustible.
03

pétarader, faire des ratés

(of a vehicle or its engine) to experience an explosion in the engine or exhaust system due to improper timing, causing a loud noise or malfunction
Intransitive
example
Exemples
If the engine 's timing is off, it can easily backfire.
Si le calage du moteur est incorrect, il peut facilement faire des retours de flamme.
Backfire
01

an action or plan that produces the opposite effect or unintended negative consequences

example
Exemples
The marketing strategy became a backfire when sales dropped instead of rising.
02

retour de flamme, explosion dans le moteur

a loud, sudden explosion of unburned fuel in the engine or exhaust system
example
Exemples
She heard a backfire from the exhaust after accelerating.
Elle a entendu un retour de flamme de l'échappement après avoir accéléré.
03

the backward release of gases and unburned powder after firing a gun

example
Exemples
Improperly loaded cartridges can cause a backfire.
04

a fire set intentionally to burn vegetation ahead of a wildfire, creating a barrier

example
Exemples
Controlled backfires help protect towns from advancing flames.
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