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Definition of fired - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
employmentUS dismissed from a job or positionUS
- He felt lost after being fired.
2.
ceramicsRare US heated in a kiln to hardenRare US
- The fired clay pot was ready for painting.
Expressions with fired
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lose one's job
He was shocked to get fired after ten years of service.
very excited or full of strong emotion
She was all fired up for the big game!
become very excited or enthusiastic
She gets fired up before every game.
gunfire occurring in a specific location
The police responded quickly to the shots fired.
told someone they must leave their job
You're fired for being late every day!
heated or cooked by burning wood
They enjoyed pizza from a wood-fired oven..
having intense drive to accomplish something, guided by clear aims
She was fired with ambition and trained every day for the promotion.
powered by burning coal for energy
The coal-fired power plant supplies electricity to the city.
powered by burning natural gas as fuel
The gas-fired heater kept the room warm.
heated or powered by oil
The oil-fired furnace kept the house warm all winter.
extremely, used for emphasis
He was all-fired excited about the new project..
Origin of fired
Old English, fyr (fire) + -ed (past tense)
Terms with fired included in their meaning
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weapons
first time a gun or weapon is fired
pistol
firearm held and fired with one hand
literal
gunshot fired to warn without harm
weapon
small metal projectile fired from a gun
employment
fired from a job
home decor
fired clay item used for dishes or art
firearms
ready to be fired
employment
termination of employment or being fired from a job
workplace
people will be fired for big mistakes
gun crack
sound made by a rifle when fired
fired
dismissed from employment
weaponry
bullet or projectile fired from a gun
military
spherical projectile fired from a cannon
real bullets
ammunition with explosive material that can be fired and cause harm
gun
recoil when fired
craft
art of making objects from fired clay
ammunition
small metal projectiles fired from guns
employment
fired from a job or cut from a team
weaponry
object thrown or fired as a weapon
battle boom
sound produced by a cannon being fired
material
made from fired inorganic nonmetallic materials
employment
be at risk of being fired
lose job
be fired or removed from a job or position
weapons
object fired from a weapon
Examples of fired in a sentence
After being fired, he started his own business. The sculpture was made from fired porcelain. Fired bricks were used in the construction.
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- French:licencié, cuit, ...
- German:entlassen, gebrannt, ...
- Italian:licenziato, infornato, ...
- Spanish:despedido, cocido, ...
- Portuguese:despedido, cozido, ...
- Chinese:解雇的, 烧制的, ...
- Japanese:解雇された, 焼かれた, ...
- Arabic:مَفْصول, مُحْرَق, ...
- Hebrew:מְפוּטָר, שָׁרוּף, ...
- Russian:уволенный, обожженный, ...
- Ukrainian:звільнений, обпалений, ...
- Hindi:बर्खास्त, पका हुआ, ...
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)
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, ...
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