Definition of fire - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
combustionchemical reaction producing heat and light
- Fire needs oxygen to keep burning.
2.
destructioninstance of burning causing damage
- The forest fire destroyed many homes.
3.
hearthcontrolled burning for warmth or cooking
- We sat by the fire to keep warm.
4.
emotionintense enthusiasm or energy
- Her speech was full of fire and passion..
5.
heaterDated UK device using fuel to heat a roomDated UK
- The electric fire kept the room cozy.
6.
ammunitionprojectiles discharged from weapons
- The soldiers took cover from enemy fire.
7.
job terminationUS discharge of an employeeUS
- He faced fire after the repeated mistakes..
8.
ordealsevere trial or challenge
- He went through the fire of public scrutiny.
Verb
1.
weapontr./intr. shoot a gun or weapontr./intr.
- The soldier was ordered to fire at the target.
2.
job terminationtr. US dismiss someone from a jobtr. US
- She was fired after the incident at work..
3.
inspiretr. stimulate or excite someonetr.
- His speech fired the enthusiasm of the crowd..
4.
ignitetr. set something ablaze intentionallytr.
- They plan to fire the old barn.
5.
trigger eventtr. TECH. initiate an event in softwaretr. TECH.
- The program will fire an alert when complete.
6.
bake ceramicstr. TECH. heat materials like ceramics in a kilntr. TECH.
- The potter will fire the clay pots tomorrow.
7.
aerospacetr./intr. TECH. operate a rocket engine to produce thrusttr./intr. TECH.
- The engineers will fire the rocket for testing.
8.
cell activationtr./intr. TECH. cause an action potential in a celltr./intr. TECH.
- The neuron will fire when stimulated.
Images of fire
chemical reaction producing heat and light 
instance of burning causing damage 
controlled burning for warmth or cooking
Expressions with fire
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burning with flames or light
The house is on fire.
start to burn or burst into flames
The dry leaves can easily catch fire.
start or energize a machine or device
He fired up the computer to begin work..
yell 'fire' to alert others to danger
He had to shout fire to evacuate the building.
begin to burn suddenly and intensely
The dry leaves can catch on fire easily.
increase the intensity of a fire by blowing air
He used a newspaper to fan the fire.
add fuel to a fire to keep it burning
He used dry wood to feed the fire.
sustain a literal fire
He added logs to keep the fire burning all night.
ignite a fire using a match or lighter
She used a match to light a fire.
stop a fire from burning
The crew put out a fire before it reached the gas station.
cause something to start burning
The vandals set fire to the abandoned building.
worsen a conflict or tense situation by making it more intense
His rude comments only add fuel to the fire during the argument.
person with a lot of energy and works hard
She is a real ball of fire at work.
be criticized or attacked
The politician came under fire for his controversial remarks.
sale of goods at very low prices
The store held a fire sale to clear inventory.
make someone keen, thrilled, and driven to act
The coach's words fired the players with enthusiasm.
make a situation worse by adding more problems
His comments only served to fuel the fire during the argument.
in a very successful or effective way
The project took off like a house on fire.
have several projects or opportunities happening at the same time
She always has several irons in the fire.
something that makes a person's anger or excitement grow stronger
Ignore his insults; every response is just fuel to his fire.
begin shooting weapons at a target
The soldiers were ordered to open fire on the enemy.
make a bad situation worse by increasing anger or trouble
His harsh comments will only pour fuel on the fire.
do something very impressive or sensational
She didn't set the world on fire with her performance.
move the burning wood or coal to make it burn better
He used a poker to stir the fire.
Origin of fire
Old English, fyr (fire)
Terms with fire included in their meaning
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destruction
consume by fire or flames
mythology
mythical creature with wings and fire breath
fire
blazing gas or vapor emitting light and heat
cooking
cook food on a metal frame over fire
ignite
start a fire or make something burn
fire
device producing a flame for lighting things
fire
small stick that ignites by friction
cooking
cooked by dry heat in an oven or over a fire
safety
extinguish a fire or light
fire
small fiery particles or flashes of light
fire
solid remains after a fire
fire
act of burning something with fire
damage
damaged by fire or heat
painful
feeling pain from heat or fire
weapons
fire a weapon to release a projectile
energy
emit sparks of fire or light
weapons
gun that uses compressed air to fire projectiles
abr: barbecue
outdoor meal where food is cooked over fire
fire
intense, bright fire
fire
burn with bright flames
building fire
be completely consumed by fire
fire
destroy or damage by fire
fire or candle
produce a small weak flame or light
remove substance
remove by using heat or fire
Examples of fire in a sentence
Firefighters quickly extinguished the spreading fire. The kitchen fire was quickly extinguished by the firefighters. A fire in the warehouse caused significant losses. The fire crackled softly in the fireplace. They gathered around the fire to roast marshmallows. The artist's performance was filled with fire.
His fire for the cause was evident. We gathered around the fire after dinner. A small gas fire warmed the study. Heavy fire forced the patrol to retreat. The gunship returned fire at dawn. The company announced a fire due to budget cuts. Facing fire, she decided to start her own business. She faced the fire of a difficult decision. The team endured the fire of intense competition. The officer commanded the troops to fire immediately. She learned how to fire a rifle at the range. He was fired for consistently being late. They fired him without any warning. The coach's words fired up the team. The book fired his imagination. They decided to fire the ceremonial cannon. The chef will fire the grill for the barbecue. A button click will fire the function. The script can fire multiple events simultaneously. She plans to fire the sculptures next week. They will fire the tiles at a high temperature. They plan to fire the engines at dawn. Mission control will fire the thrusters for orbit adjustment. When the threshold is reached, the cell will fire. Certain stimuli can cause the neuron to fire rapidly.
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- French:feu, tirer, ...
- German:Feuer, schießen, ...
- Italian:fuoco, sparare, ...
- Spanish:fuego, disparar, ...
- Portuguese:fogo, disparar, ...
- Chinese:火, 开火, ...
- Japanese:火, 発砲する, ...
- Arabic:نَار, أَطْلَقَ النار, ...
- Hebrew:אֵשׁ, לִירוֹת, ...
- Russian:огонь, стрелять, ...
- Ukrainian:вогонь, вистрілити, ...
- Hindi:आग, गोली चलाना, ...
Definition of FIRE - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
1.
- Many people are interested in FIRE these days.
2.
acr: finance, insurance and real estateTECH. US group of jobs in money, insurance, and property businessesTECH. US
- Many people work in the FIRE sector in big cities.
Origin of FIRE
Proto-Indo-European *péh₂wr̥ (fire)
Examples of FIRE in a sentence
FIRE requires careful financial planning. She found a job in the FIRE industry. Universities offer courses focused on the FIRE field.
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- French:Mouvement FIRE, finance, assurances et immobilier, ...
- German:FIRE, Finanz-, Versicherungs- und Immobiliensektor, ...
- Italian:FIRE, settore finanza assicurazioni e immobiliare, ...
- Spanish:Independencia financiera y retiro temprano, sector financiero, de seguros e inmobiliario, ...
- Portuguese:FIRE, finanças, seguros e imobiliário, ...
- Chinese:财务独立，提前退休, 金融、保险和房地产行业, ...
- Japanese:FIRE, ...
- Arabic:الاستقلال المالي والتقاعد المبكر, قطاع المال والتأمين والعقارات, ...
- Hebrew:עַצְמָאוּת כַּלְכָּלִית וּפְרִישָׁה מֻקְדֶּמֶת, פיננסים, ביטוח ונדל"ן, ...
- Russian:FIRE, ФСН, ...
- Ukrainian:FIRE, ФІНАНСИ, ...
- Hindi:आर्थिक स्वतंत्रता और शीघ्र सेवानिवृत्ति, वित्त, बीमा और अचल संपत्ति, ...
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