noun🔗ShareAn act of misfiring."The comedian's joke was a total misfire; no one laughed. "actioneventmachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo fail to discharge properly."The old car often misfires, especially on cold mornings. "technicalmachineweaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(of an engine) To fail to ignite in the proper sequence."The old car would often misfire, especially on cold mornings. "technicalmachinevehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(by extension) To fail to achieve the anticipated result."His practical joke misfired and he nearly burnt my left hand."outcomeactionachievementplanbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
