Fire
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British pronunciation/fa‌ɪ‌ə/
American pronunciation/faɪr/
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?
The fire alarm went off, and we evacuated the building.
02

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

03

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

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.
The soldier fires precise shots during training exercises.
02

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

Transitive: to fire sb
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If she does n't improve her performance, they might fire her.
She was afraid they would fire her after the mistake.
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.
They used a match to fire the wood for the bonfire.
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.
He hesitated before firing the gun at the intruder.
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.
After shaping the clay, they fired it at a high temperature.
06

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

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The gun fired as soon as he pulled the trigger.
The rifle fired with a loud bang, startling everyone nearby.
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.
The news of the victory fired the team ’s enthusiasm for the next game.
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.
She fired the rock at the target, hitting it dead center.
09

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

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The car would n’t start because the engine did n’t fire properly.
When you turn the key, the engine fires and begins to run.
10

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

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The nerve cells fired rapidly in response to the stimulus.
When you touch something hot, the sensory nerves fire to signal pain.
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.
To start the machine, they needed to fire it with oil.
01

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

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Director giving instructions for a battle scene: " On my mark, fire! "
Instructor: " Fire when you have a clear shot! "
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extremely good or exciting, often conveys enthusiasm and intensity

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That new song is fire; I ca n’t get enough of it!
Her performance was fire, leaving the audience in awe.
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