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fire
/faɪɚ/
Definition
1
A chemical reaction producing heat and light, typically through combustion of a fuel.
2
To discharge a gun, missile, or other projectile.
3
To dismiss an employee from a job, often abruptly.
4
Passion, enthusiasm, or spirited energy.
Examples
The campers gathered around the fire, roasting marshmallows until one exploded like a tiny volcano.
He got fired from the fireworks factory for lighting up too many ideas at once.
The coach lit a fire under the team with a pep talk so motivational, they ran through the goalposts.
She fired off an email so scorching, it singed the recipient's inbox.