fire
fire
faɪər
faiēr
British pronunciation
/ˈfaɪə/

Definition & Meaning of "fire"in English

Fire
01

the result of something burning that often produces heat, flame, light, and smoke

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Can you please add some logs to the fire to keep it burning?
02

the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

fire definition and meaning
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the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

04

a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning

05

feelings of great warmth and intensity

06

once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)

07

intense adverse criticism

08

a severe trial

09

fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking

to fire
01

to shoot a bullet, shell, etc. from a weapon

Transitive: to fire a bullet or projectile
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The police officer is firing rounds to disperse the crowd.
02

to make someone leave their job, position, etc., usually as punishment

Transitive: to fire sb
to fire definition and meaning
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If she does n't improve her performance, they might fire her.
03

to ignite or start a fire in something

Transitive: to fire sth
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He accidentally fired the dry grass while camping.
04

to release or shoot a projectile from a gun or other weapon

Transitive: to fire a weapon
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The soldier fired his weapon at the target.
05

to heat a clay object to become hardened, by putting it in a kiln

Transitive: to fire clay objects
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The artist fired the clay pots in the kiln to set their shape.
06

(of a weapon) to be discharged or to release a bullet when the trigger is pulled

Intransitive
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The gun fired as soon as he pulled the trigger.
07

to arouse, provoke, or inspire strong emotion, enthusiasm, or imagination

Transitive: to fire an emotion
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The documentary about climate change fired her passion for environmental activism.
08

to throw, launch, or direct something with force and speed

Transitive: to fire sth somewhere
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He fired the ball across the field with incredible power.
09

(of the fuel in an engine) to ignite, causing the engine to start running

Intransitive
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The car would n’t start because the engine did n’t fire properly.
10

to produce an electrical impulse or contraction in a nerve or muscle cell

Intransitive
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The nerve cells fired rapidly in response to the stimulus.
11

to provide a furnace, engine, etc. with fuel to keep it operating

Transitive: to fire an engine or device
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The workers fired the furnace with coal to generate heat.
01

used as a command to commence an action, particularly in the context of shooting or initiating a weapon

fire definition and meaning
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Director giving instructions for a battle scene: " On my mark, fire! "
01

extremely stylish, impressive, or high quality; used to show strong approval

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That jacket is fire; I love the color and design.
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