fire

pluralfires

conjugation firing - fired - fired

noun: a rapid oxidation reaction producing heat, light, and flame; the visible, hot gas that results from combustion
- The campfire crackled loudly as the woods burned in the night.
noun: the act of dismissing someone from employment; termination of a job
- After months of poor performance, he received a notice of fire.
noun: the discharge of a weapon, especially a gun or artillery
- The sudden fire from the rooftop sent everyone rushing for cover.
noun: passionate enthusiasm, energy, or intensity, often used metaphorically
- She pursued her art with such fire that it inspired everyone around her.
verb: to cause something to begin burning or to ignite
- He used a torch to fire the wooden logs for the barbecue.
verb: to dismiss or terminate someone from a job
- The company decided to fire several employees due to budget cuts.
verb: to shoot a weapon, especially a gun
- The police officer had to fire his weapon in self‑defense.