fire engine red
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Definition of fire engine red - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
paintbright red color like a fire engine
- She wore a fire engine red dress to the party.
- He bought a fire engine red bicycle for commuting.
- The car's fire engine red finish gleamed in sunlight.
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Expressions with fire
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.
Expressions with engine
turn off a vehicle's engine
He decided to kill the engine and take a break.
cause too much fuel in an engine
He accidentally flooded the engine while trying to start the car.
accelerate the engine quickly and forcefully
He gunned the engine and sped away.
powerful machine designed to cause damage
The tank was an engine of destruction on the battlefield.
problems with an engine causing malfunction
The car stopped due to engine trouble.
vehicle equipped for firefighting
The fire engine rushed to the burning building..
start the engine of a vehicle
He managed to get the engine running after several attempts.
online tool helping people find information on the internet
I used a search engine to find the answer.
make an engine work, usually by starting and keeping it going
The mechanic will run the engine to check for strange noises.
situation where an engine stops working
The plane had to land due to engine failure.
company or person whose main work is designing and building engines
The car brand partnered with a new engine manufacturer for better performance.
part of a car that converts fuel into motion
He opened the hood to check the automobile engine.
tool to compare features and prices of products
A comparison shopping engine helped me choose the best smartphone for my needs.
section of a vehicle housing the engine
The mechanic inspected the engine compartment for leaks.
liquid in an engine that carries away heat and prevents overheating
The mechanic topped up the engine coolant before we started the long trip.
place where the central work is done
The campaign's engine room was bustling with volunteers.
engine powered by gasoline to generate mechanical energy
The old car's gasoline engine roared to life effortlessly..
self-propelled engine moving trains on tracks
The locomotive engine pulled the freight train across the country.
internal combustion engine using petrol as fuel
The car is powered by a petrol engine.
make an engine run faster for a short time
He likes to rev the engine before driving off.
make the engine run faster
She revs up the engine to show off her car's power.
primary source of development or progress
Education is often seen as the engine of growth in developing countries.
made so search engines can easily find and rank it
This website is search-engine-friendly and appears at the top of results.
Expressions with red
button that triggers emergency action
Press the red button to stop the machine.
long red floor covering used for formal events
A red carpet was rolled out for the movie premiere.
decorated envelope with money given for good luck
She gave her nephew a red envelope for New Year.
warning sign of potential danger
His temper was a red flag for the team.
button that triggers an important action
He pressed the big red button to start the machine.
flushed due to physical exertion
She was red in the face after running the marathon.
drive through a red traffic light
He was fined for running a red light.
reduce official barriers and slow steps in formal processes
We cut the red tape so permits arrived within days.
start having less than zero money in an account
If we spend more, we'll go into the red.
celebrate in a wild and lively way in public
Let's paint the town red after the exam!
indicate a potential problem or danger
The sudden drop in sales raised a red flag for the company.
show signs that something may be wrong or risky
His strange behavior raised red flags at work.
special or VIP treatment given to important people
The celebrities received red carpet treatment at the award ceremony.
something that causes anger or irritation
His rude comment was a red flag to a bull for her.
financial loss in business or accounting
The company reported red ink for the third quarter.
lantern with a red light
The red lantern hung outside the shop.
mist that is red in color
The sunset created a beautiful red mist over the hills.
unnecessary rules or procedures that slow down official work
We couldn't get a permit because of all the red tape.
extend utmost hospitality, treat as honored guest, welcome extravagantly
They rolled out the red carpet for the visiting dignitaries.
punish a player by sending them off for breaking rules
The referee will show the red card if you foul again.
shows several clues that trouble is likely
After the interview, there are many red flags about taking that job.
experience significant financial losses continuously
The company continues to bleed red ink every quarter.
reduce unnecessary bureaucracy or regulations
The new policy aims to cut red tape for small businesses.
improve financial situation to eliminate debt
The company worked hard to get out of the red.
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- French:rouge pompier, ...
- German:feuerwehrrot, ...
- Italian:rosso pompiere, ...
- Spanish:rojo fuego, ...
- Portuguese:vermelho-vivo, ...
- Chinese:消防车红, ...
- Japanese:消防車のような赤, ...
- Arabic:أَحْمَر سَيَّارَة إِطْفَاء, ...
- Hebrew:אָדֹם כְּבָאִית, ...
- Russian:ярко-красный, ...
- Ukrainian:пожежно-червоний, ...
- Hindi:दमकल-लाल, ...
- Bengali:অগ্নিনির্বাপক লাল, ...
- Catalan:vermell de camió de bombers, ...
- Czech:jasně červený, ...
- Danish:brandbilsrød, ...
- Dutch:brandweerrood, ...
- Greek:κατακόκκινος σαν πυροσβεστικό όχημα, ...
- Hungarian:tűzpiros, ...
- Khmer:ក្រហមភ្លឺដូចរថយន្តពន្លត់អគ្គិភ័យ, ...
- Korean:소방차 빨간색의, ...
- Persian:قرمز آتشنشانی, ...
- Polish:strażacka czerwień, ...
- Portuguese (BR):vermelho bombeiro, ...
- Romanian:roșu de pompieri, ...
- Swedish:brandbilsröd, ...
- Thai:สีแดงสด, ...
- Turkish:itfaiye kırmızısı, ...
- Vietnamese:đỏ tươi, ...
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