verbπShareTo set (something, often a building) on fire."The careless student accidentally fired the paper in the wastebasket. "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."materialprocessindustrytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo drive away by setting a fire."The angry mob fired the abandoned building to scare away the intruders. "actionenvironmentdisasterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct or poor performance)."The company was considering firing Tom because of his consistently poor performance. "jobbusinessorganizationworkeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shoot (a gun or analogous device)."He fired his radar gun at passing cars."weaponmilitarydeviceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shoot a gun, cannon, or similar weapon."The soldier was firing his rifle at the target. "weaponmilitaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shoot; to attempt to score a goal."The soccer player was firing shots at the goal, hoping to score before the end of the game. "sportmilitaryweaponChat 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."actiondirectionmilitaryweaponChat 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."computingtechnologytechnicalelectronicsinternetChat 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"actionmindenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo feed or serve the fire of."to fire a boiler"energyfuelprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo light up as if by fire; to illuminate."The setting sun was firing the clouds with brilliant orange and red. "energyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cauterize."The doctor fired the burn with a hot instrument to cauterize the wound. "medicinephysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo catch fire; to be kindled."The dry leaves were quickly firing after the lightning strike. "energyphysicschemistryprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be irritated or inflamed with passion."Seeing his friend get unfairly blamed, John was firing with anger. "emotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe process of applying heat or fire, especially to clay etc to produce pottery."After the pots have been glazed, they go back into the kiln for a second firing."materialprocessarttechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe fuel for a fire."The campers gathered dry leaves and small branches for firing to start a warm campfire. "fuelChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of adding fuel to a fire."The cozy warmth of the fireplace came from my dad's regular firing of the logs. "energyactionfuelprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe discharge of a gun or other weapon."The loud firing of the cannon signaled the start of the historical reenactment. "weaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe dismissal of someone from a job."The company announced the employee's firing due to poor performance. "jobbusinessworkorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareCauterization."To stop the bleeding, the veterinarian used a firing on the horse's leg. "medicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading