flame

/flˈe‍ɪm/

/ˈfɫeɪm/

flame

a bright and fiery shade of orange with a vivid and intense tone, resembling the color of a roaring fire

Flame

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

synonyms : fire

(computing) an offensive or violent e-mail sent to someone usually in quick response

to flame

MAIN VERB

(computing) to send an offensive or abusive message to someone over the internet

to burn in a hot ignited body of gas

shine with a sudden light

synonyms : flare

Examples

1. On May 1st, the proposal went down in flames.

2. The project is going up in flames due to mismanagement.

3. The company's ambitious expansion plans went up in flames when their major investor pulled out.

4. The old house went up in flames after a faulty electrical wiring caused a fire.