firefighting
ˈfaɪərˌfaɪtɪn
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Definition of firefighting - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
safetyTECH.designed for use in controlling firesTECH.
  • They used firefighting equipment to tackle the wildfire.
fire-resistant fireproof
2.
managementinvolving urgent problem-solving or crisis management
  • The team took firefighting measures to handle the crisis.

Noun

1.
emergency responseact of extinguishing fires
  • Firefighting teams rushed to the burning building..
extinguishing quenching
2.
careerprofession of controlling and putting out fires
  • He chose firefighting as his lifelong career.
fireman firewoman
3.
problem solvingsolving urgent problems immediately
  • The manager spent the day firefighting issues.
crisis management emergency response
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Expressions with firefighting

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tools and gear used by firefighters to control or put out fires
The crew loaded additional firefighting equipment onto the truck.

Origin of firefighting

English, fire (combustion) + fighting (combat)

Terms with firefighting included in their meaning

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firefighting
vehicle carrying firefighters and equipment to fires
emergency
vehicle equipped for firefighting
firefighting
hose delivering water to extinguish fires
firefighting
building where firefighters and fire engines are housed
firefighting
vehicle carrying firefighters and equipment to fires
firefighting
substance used in firefighting
firefighting
request assistance from firefighters
firefighting station
building where firefighting equipment is stored and firefighters are based

Examples of firefighting in a sentence

  • Firefighting tools are essential for every emergency team.
  • Firefighting strategies were implemented to control the situation.
  • They focused on firefighting tasks to prevent escalation.
  • Firefighting requires bravery and quick thinking.
  • They attended a course on modern firefighting techniques.
  • Firefighting requires bravery and dedication.

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  1. French:de lutte contre l'incendie, pompiers, ...
  2. German:brandbekämpfend, Brandbekämpfung, ...
  3. Italian:antincendio, lotta contro gli incendi, ...
  4. Spanish:lucha contra incendios, extinción de incendios, ...
  5. Portuguese:de combate a incêndios, combate a incêndios, ...
  6. Chinese:用于灭火的, 灭火, ...
  7. Japanese:消火用, 消火活動, ...
  8. Arabic:إطفائي, إِطْفَاء الحَرَائِق, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְכִבּוּי אֵשׁ, כִּיבּוּי אֵשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:пожарный, пожаротушение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пожежний, гасіння пожеж, ...
  12. Hindi:अग्निशमन, आग बुझाने का काम, ...
firefight
ˈfaɪərˌfaɪt
firefought

Definition of firefight - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

intr.
1.
manage crisisdeal with urgent problems as they arise
  • The team had to firefight during the product launch.
address handle manage
2.
militaryTECH.engage in a battle with gunfireTECH.
  • The soldiers were ordered to firefight at dawn.
battle combat engage

Noun

1.
heated disputeUSintense argument or conflictUS
  • The debate turned into a verbal firefight..
battle skirmish
2.
militaryTECH.skirmish involving an exchange of gunfireTECH.
  • The soldiers were caught in a firefight.
gunfight shootout
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Origin of firefight

English, fire + fight (combat)

Examples of firefight in a sentence

  • Management was firefighting to handle the unexpected crisis.
  • They had to firefight through the night.
  • The unit was trained to firefight in urban areas.
  • The meeting erupted into a firefight over budget cuts.
  • Their relationship ended in a bitter firefight.
  • A firefight broke out near the border.

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  1. French:gérer la crise, conflit, ...
  2. German:Feuer löschen, heftiger Streit, ...
  3. Italian:gestire le emergenze, disputa accesa, ...
  4. Spanish:apagar incendios, conflicto intenso, ...
  5. Portuguese:apagar fogos, conflito intenso, ...
  6. Chinese:应对紧急问题, 激烈争论, ...
  7. Japanese:緊急対応する, 口論, ...
  8. Arabic:عَالَج, جِدَال مُحْتَدِم, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְכַבּוֹת שְׂרֵפוֹת, קְרַב מִילוּלִי, ...
  10. Russian:решать проблемы, словесная перепалка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гасити пожежі, запекла суперечка, ...
  12. Hindi:तात्कालिक समस्याओं से निपटना, विवाद, ...
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