verbπShareTo set (something, often a building) on fire."The arsonist fired the old warehouse late last night. "disasteractionbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo heat as with fire, but without setting on fire, as ceramic, metal objects, etc."If you fire the pottery at too high a temperature, it may crack."materialprocesstechnologyindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo drive away by setting a fire."The ranchers fired the dry grass to drive the cattle toward the watering hole. "actionenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct or poor performance)."John was fired from his job because he was always late. "jobbusinesseconomyworkorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shoot (a gun or analogous device)."He fired his radar gun at passing cars."weaponmilitaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shoot a gun, cannon, or similar weapon."The soldier fired his rifle at the target. "weaponmilitaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shoot; to attempt to score a goal."The soccer player fired the ball towards the net, hoping to score. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause an action potential in a cell."When a neuron fires, it transmits information."physiologybiologymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo forcibly direct (something)."He answered the questions the reporters fired at him."directionactionmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(computer sciences, software engineering) To initiate an event (by means of an event handler)."The event handler should only fire after all web page content has finished loading."computingtechnicaltechnologyinternetmachineelectronicsdevicesystemfunctionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo inflame; to irritate, as the passions."to fire the soul with anger, pride, or revenge"emotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo animate; to give life or spirit to."to fire the genius of a young man"energymindsoulChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo feed or serve the fire of."to fire a boiler"energyfuelChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo light up as if by fire; to illuminate."The morning sun fired the clouds with brilliant orange and pink colors. "energyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cauterize."The veterinarian fired a laser to cauterize the small wound on the dog's leg, stopping the bleeding. "medicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo catch fire; to be kindled."The dry leaves fired easily when the match touched them. "energyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be irritated or inflamed with passion."Seeing the other student cheat on the exam fired her with anger. "emotionsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareDismissed, let go from a job."She was fired from her job as a waitress because she was often late. "jobbusinessworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHeated in a furnace, kiln, etc., to become permanently hardened."The fired clay pots were now strong enough to hold plants. "materialtechnicalprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading