1
: using a specified fuel
—usually used in combination
an oil-fired power planta wood-fired pizza oven
2
: having been processed by heating in a kiln
fired and handpainted stoneware
The body is more like cement than clay, but useful in achieving the surfaces I seek, and the fired clay is remarkably lightweight and strong.—
Ceramics Monthly
3
: dismissed from a job
They said Metro has failed to provide the fired employees and the union with a detailed explanation of the allegations.—Fredrick Kunkle
Example Sentences
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In 2019, McDonald’s fired Chief Executive Stephen Easterbrook because of a consensual relationship with an employee, which violated company policy.
—Richard Vanderford, WSJ, 2 Mar. 2023
The three fired fire department employees have appealed their firings.
—Lucas Finton, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2023
How many times they are pan-fired and how long they are wrapped depends on the tea maker, but this process can last three to four days, says Richardson.
—Adele Jackson-gibson, Good Housekeeping, 1 Nov. 2022
Green tea leaves are picked from the camellia sinensis plant then are sometimes withered a bit but are always cooked (either pan-fired or steamed) to prevent as much oxidization as possible, says Richardson.
—Adele Jackson-gibson, Good Housekeeping, 1 Nov. 2022
Further information — including how long Essex was a deputy; what his last assignment was; whether he’s been placed on leave, fired or other action taken; and details about the tip that sparked the investigation — was not available Friday night.
—Gregory Yeestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2022
Monday brought the latest chapter in the clash of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and Rebekah Jones, a fired health department worker who last month was recognized as a whistleblower under state law.
—Washington Post, 8 June 2021
Those confrontations included protesters trying to block the caravan by standing in front of cars, objects thrown, and paintballs fired and chemical sprays unleashed from passing trucks.
—oregonlive, 3 Sep. 2020
The two groups sparred for more than two hours, as people exchanged blows, fired paintballs at each other and blasted chemicals indiscriminately into the crowd.
—Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2020
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Word History
First Known Use
1807, in the meaning defined at sense 2
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fire
n
1 the state of combustion in which inflammable material burns, producing heat, flames, and often smoke
a a mass of burning coal, wood, etc., used esp. in a hearth to heat a room
b (in combination)
firewood, firelighter
3 a destructive conflagration, as of a forest, building, etc.
4 a device for heating a room, etc.
5 something resembling a fire in light or brilliance
a diamond’s fire
6 a flash or spark of or as if of fire
a the act of discharging weapons, artillery, etc.
b the shells, etc., fired
8 a burst or rapid volley
a fire of questions
9 intense passion; ardour
10 liveliness, as of imagination, thought, etc.
11 a burning sensation sometimes produced by drinking strong alcoholic liquor
12 fever and inflammation
13 a severe trial or torment (esp. in the phrase go through fire and water)
14 ♦
catch fire to ignite
15 ♦
draw someone’s fire to attract the criticism or censure of someone
17 ♦
no smoke without fire the evidence strongly suggests something has indeed happened
19 ♦
open fire to start firing a gun, artillery, etc.
20 ♦
play with fire to be involved in something risky
21 ♦
set fire to or set on fire
22 ♦
set the world or (Brit.) the Thames or (Scot.) the heather on fire
Informal to cause a great sensation
23 ♦
under fire being attacked, as by weapons or by harsh criticism
24 modifier (Astrology) of or relating to a group of three signs of the zodiac, Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius
Compare →
earth →
10 →
air →
19 →
water →
12
vb
25 to discharge (a firearm or projectile) or (of a firearm, etc.) to be discharged
26 to detonate (an explosive charge or device) or (of such a charge or device) to be detonated
27 tr
Informal to dismiss from employment
28 tr (Ceramics) to bake in a kiln to harden the clay, fix the glaze, etc.
29 to kindle or be kindled; ignite
30 tr to provide with fuel
oil fires the heating system
33 tr to heat slowly so as to dry
34 tr to arouse to strong emotion
35 to glow or cause to glow
36 intr (of an internal-combustion engine) to ignite
37 intr (of grain) to become blotchy or yellow before maturity
38 (Vet. science) another word for →
cauterize
39 intr (Austral)
informal (of a sportsman, etc.) to play well or with enthusiasm
sentence substitute
40 a cry to warn others of a fire
41 the order to begin firing a gun, artillery, etc.
(Old English fyr; related to Old Saxon fiur, Old Norse furr, Old High German fuir, Greek pur)
♦
fireable adj
♦
fireless adj
♦
firer n
ball of fire
n
Informal a very lively person
baptism of fire
n
1 a soldier’s first experience of battle
2 any initiating ordeal or experience
3 (Christianity) the penetration of the Holy Ghost into the human spirit to purify, consecrate, and strengthen it, as was believed to have occurred initially at Pentecost
brush fire
n
1 a fire in bushes and scrub
cease-fire (Chiefly military)
n
1 a period of truce, esp. one that is temporary and a preliminary step to establishing a more permanent peace on agreed terms
interj
n
2 the order to stop firing
centre-fire
adj
1 (of a cartridge) having the primer in the centre of the base
2 (of a firearm) adapted for such cartridges, (Compare)
→
rim-fire
electric fire
n a device that provides heat for a room from an incandescent electric element
field of fire
n the area that a weapon or group of weapons can cover with fire from a given position
fire alarm
n
1 a device to give warning of fire, esp. a bell, siren, or hooter
2 a shout to warn that a fire has broken out
fire-and-brimstone
adj (of a sermon, preacher, etc.) zealous, esp. in threatening eternal damnation
fire ant
n any mound-building predatory ant of the genus Solenopsis, of tropical and subtropical America, that can inflict a painful sting
fire away
vb intr, adv; often imperative
Informal to begin to speak or to ask questions
fire blight
n a disease of apples, pears, and similar fruit trees, caused by the bacterium Erwinia amylovora and characterized by blackening of the blossoms and leaves, and cankers on the branches
fire brigade
n (Chiefly Brit) an organized body of firefighters
fire clay
n a heat-resistant clay used in the making of firebricks, furnace linings, etc.
fire company
n
1 an insurance company selling policies relating to fire risk
2 (U.S.) an organized body of firemen
fire control
n (Military) the procedures by which weapons are brought to engage a target
fire-cure
vb tr to cure (tobacco) by exposure to the smoke and heat of an open fire
fire department
n (U.S. and Canadian) the department of a local authority responsible for the prevention and extinguishing of fires
fire door
n
1 a door made of noncombustible material, the purpose of which is to prevent a fire from spreading within a building
2 a similar door, leading to the outside of a building, that can be easily opened from inside; emergency exit
fire drill
n a rehearsal of duties or escape procedures to be followed in case of fire
fire-eater
n
1 a performer who simulates the swallowing of fire
2 a belligerent person
♦
fire-eating n, adj
fire engine
n a heavy road vehicle that carries firemen and fire-fighting equipment to a fire
fire escape
n a means of evacuating persons from a building in the event of fire, esp. a metal staircase outside the building
fire-extinguisher
n a portable device for extinguishing fires, usually consisting of a canister with a directional nozzle used to direct a spray of water, chemically generated foam, inert gas, or fine powder onto the fire
fire hydrant
n a hydrant for use as an emergency supply for fighting fires, esp. one in a street, (Also called (esp. U.S. and N.Z.))
fireplug
fire insurance
n insurance covering damage or loss caused by fire or lightning
fire irons
pl n metal fireside implements, such as poker, shovel, and tongs
fire marshal
n (U.S)
1 a public official responsible for investigating the causes of fires, enforcing fire prevention laws, etc.
2 the head of a fire prevention organization
fire opal
n an orange-red translucent variety of opal, valued as a gemstone
fire power
n (Military)
1 the amount of fire that may be delivered by a unit or weapon
2 the capability of delivering fire
fire raiser
n a person who deliberately sets fire to property
♦
fire raising n
fire screen
n
1 a decorative screen placed in the hearth when there is no fire
2 a screen placed before a fire to protect the face from intense heat
fire ship
n a vessel loaded with explosives and used, esp. formerly, as a bomb by igniting it and directing it to drift among an enemy’s warships
fire station
n a building where fire-fighting vehicles and equipment are stationed and where firefighters on duty wait, (Also called (U.S.))
firehouse, station house
fire trail
n (Austral) a permanent track cleared through the bush to provide access for fire-fighting
fire walking
n a religious rite in which people walk barefoot over white-hot ashes, stones, etc.
fire watcher
n a person who watches for fires, esp. those caused by aerial bombardment
friendly fire
n (Military) firing by one’s own side, esp. when it harms one’s own personnel
Greek fire
n
1 a Byzantine weapon employed in naval warfare from 670 a.d. It consisted of an unknown mixture that, when wetted, exploded and was projected, burning, from tubes
2 any of several other inflammable mixtures used in warfare up to the 19th century
line of fire
n the flight path of a missile discharged or to be discharged from a firearm
liquid fire
n inflammable petroleum or other liquid used as a weapon of war in flamethrowers, etc.
quick fire
n
1 rapid continuous gunfire, esp. at a moving target
adj
♦
quick-fire
2 (Also)
quick-firing capable of or designed for quick fire
3 Informal rapid or following one another in rapid succession
quick-fire questions
rapid fire
n
1 a fast rate of gunfire
adj
♦
rapid-fire
b denoting medium-calibre mounted guns designed for rapid fire
3 done, delivered, or occurring in rapid succession
red fire
n any combustible material that burns with a bright red flame: used in flares and fireworks. The colour is usually produced by strontium salts
rim-fire
adj
1 (of a cartridge) having the primer in the rim of the base
2 (of a firearm) adapted for such cartridges, (Compare)
→
centre-fire
Saint Anthony’s fire
n usually abbreviated to , St Anthony’s fire (Pathol) another name for →
ergotism →
erysipelas
(C16: so named because praying to St Anthony was believed to effect a cure)
Saint Elmo’s fire
n usually abbreviated to , St Elmo’s fire (not in technical usage) a luminous region that sometimes appears around church spires, the masts of ships, etc. It is a corona discharge in the air caused by atmospheric electricity, (Also called)
corposant
(C16: so called because it was associated with Saint Elmo (a corruption, via Sant’Ermo, of Saint Erasmus, died 303) the patron saint of Mediterranean sailors)
sure-fire
adj usually prenominal
Informal certain to succeed or meet expectations; assured
watch fire
n a fire kept burning at night as a signal or for warmth and light by a person keeping watch
fire
(fīr)
n.
1.
a. A rapid, persistent chemical change that releases heat and light and is accompanied by flame, especially the exothermic oxidation of a combustible substance: destruction by fire.
b. A specific instance of this change that destroys something: a house fire.
c. A burning fuel: a cooking fire.
2. Burning intensity of feeling; ardor or enthusiasm: a musical performance that had fire. See Synonyms at passion.
3. Luminosity or brilliance, as of a cut and polished gemstone.
4. Liveliness and vivacity of imagination; brilliance: the fire of an artistic genius.
5. A severe test; a trial or torment: went through fire to become a leader.
6. A fever or bodily inflammation: tormented by the fire in an infected toe.
7.
a. The discharge of firearms or artillery: heard the fire of cannon.
b. The launching of a missile, rocket, or similar ballistic body.
c. Discharged bullets or other projectiles: subjected enemy positions to heavy mortar fire; struck by rifle fire.
8. Intense, repeated attack or criticism: answered the fire from her political critics.
v. fired, fir·ing, fires
v.tr.
1.
a. To cause to burn; ignite or set fire to: fired the enemy’s encampment.
b. To illuminate or cause to resemble fire, as in color: The morning sun fired the tops of the trees.
2.
a. To start (a fuel-burning engine or a vehicle with such an engine). Often used with up.
b. To start or tend a fire in: fire a furnace.
3.
a. To arouse the emotions of; make enthusiastic or ardent. Often used with up: demonstrators who were fired up by their sense of injustice.
b. To inspire or arouse (an emotion or the imagination).
4. To bake or dry by heating, as in a kiln: fire pottery.
5.
a. To discharge (a firearm, for example).
b. To detonate (an explosive).
6.
a. To propel (a projectile) from a weapon or launch (a missile): fired several rounds before the gun jammed.
b. Informal To throw or propel with force and speed: fire a ball at a batter; fire a puck at the goal.
c. To utter or direct with insistence: fired questions at the senator.
7. Games To score (a number) in a game or contest: The golfer fired a 35 on the front nine.
8. To end the employment or service of; dismiss. See Synonyms at dismiss.
v.intr.
1. To become ignited; flame up: wet kindling that just wouldn’t fire.
2.
a. To shoot a weapon: aimed and fired at the target.
b. To detonate an explosive.
c. To ignite fuel; start: The engine fired right away.
3.
a. To send out a projectile; discharge: The cannons fired for hours.
b. To propel or hurl a projectile: The pitcher wound up and fired.
4. Physiology To generate an electrical impulse. Used of a neuron.
5. To become yellowed or brown before reaching maturity, as grain.
Phrasal Verbs:
fire away Informal
To start to talk or ask questions.
fire off
1. To utter or ask rapidly.
2. To write and send (a letter, for example) in haste.
fire up
1. To cause to be ignited or to produce fire: fire up a cigar; fire up the grill.
2. To cause to become excited or emotional: a speech that fired up the crowd.
3. To bring to activity; start: Fire up the stereo!
Idioms:
between two fires
Being attacked from two sources or sides simultaneously.
on fire
1. Ignited; ablaze.
2. Filled with enthusiasm or excitement.
start/light/build a fire under Slang
To urge or goad to action.
under fire
1. Exposed or subjected to enemy attack.
2. Exposed or subjected to critical attack or censure: an official who was under fire for mismanagement.
fire′a·ble adj.
fir′er n.
Word History: Indo-European, the protolanguage from which English and many other languages descend, had pairs of words for some very common things, such as water or fire. Typically, one word in the pair was active, animate, and personified; the other, impersonal and neuter in grammatical gender. In the case of the pair of words for «fire,» English has descendants of both, one inherited directly from Germanic, the other borrowed from Latin. Fire goes back to the neuter member of the pair. In Old English «fire» was fȳr, from Germanic *fūr. The Indo-European form behind *fūr is *pūr, whence also the Greek neuter noun pūr, the source of the prefix pyro-. The other Indo-European word for fire appears in ignite, derived from the Latin word for fire, ignis, from Indo-European *egnis. The Russian word for fire, ogon’ (stem form ogn-), and the Sanskrit agni-, «fire» (deified as Agni, the god of fire), also come from *egnis, the active, animate, and personified word for fire.
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Etymology: Old English fӯr; related to Old Saxon fiur, Old Norse fūrr, Old High German fūir, Greek pur ˈfirer n ‘fired‘ also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations): |
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fired лицо, уволенное с работы
English-Russian short dictionary > fired
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fired
Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > fired
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fired
[ʹfaıəd]
1) взорванный
2) стреляный
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fired
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fired up
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fired
1. a взорванный
2. a стреляный
Синонимический ряд:
1. discharged (adj.) discharged; dismissed; dropped; emancipated; laid off; let go; liberated; released; sent packing; terminated
2. animated (verb) animated; exalted; informed; inspired; stirred
4. blew (verb) blasted; blew; blow up; burst; detonated; exploded; go off; touch off
5. dismissed (verb) axed; booted out; bounced; cashiered; discharged; dismissed; dropped; kicked out; let out; sacked; terminated; turned off
7. projected (verb) discharged; hurtled; loosed; projected; propelled; shot
8. shied (verb) cast; flung; heaved or hove; hove; hurled; launched; pitched; shied; slung; threw; threw/thrown; tossed
English-Russian base dictionary > fired
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-fired
Универсальный англо-русский словарь > -fired
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FIRED
Универсальный англо-русский словарь > FIRED
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fired
Универсальный англо-русский словарь > fired
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fired up
Универсальный англо-русский словарь > fired up
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fired-up
Универсальный англо-русский словарь > fired-up
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fired
Англо-русский универсальный дополнительный практический переводческий словарь И. Мостицкого > fired
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FIRED
Англо-русский словарь технических аббревиатур > FIRED
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fired
(a) взорванный; стреляный
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уволенный
* * *
воспламенен
воспламененный
зажжен
зажженный
Новый англо-русский словарь > fired
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fired
English-Russian dictionary of chemistre > fired
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fired
Англо-русский словарь по пищевой промышленности > fired
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fired
стреляный; спущенный (курок)
English-Russian arms dictionary > fired
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fired
уволенный с работы; снятый с должности
Англо-русский юридический словарь > fired
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fired
воспламенен
воспламененный
зажжен
зажженный
English-Russian smart dictionary > fired
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fired
1. зажег; стрелял; воспламенился; зажженный
2. зажигал
English-Russian big polytechnic dictionary > fired
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-fired — suffix ► using a particular type of fuel: gas fired/oil fired/coal fired »The company is to take electricity from a new coal fired power plant being built on one of its sites … Financial and business terms
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fired-up — UK [ˌfaɪə(r)d ˈʌp] US [ˌfaɪrd ˈʌp] adjective informal feeling very excited about something or impatient to do it Thesaurus: feeling interested and excitedsynonym enthusiasticsynonym * * * … Useful english dictionary
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fired up — adjective INFORMAL very excited and enthusiastic about something … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
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Fired Up! — Filmdaten Deutscher Titel Fired Up! Produktionsland USA … Deutsch Wikipedia
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Fired Up — Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. Fired Up peut faire référence à : Fired Up, un album d’Alesha Dixon ; Fired Up, un jeu vidéo de course ; … Wikipédia en Français
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-fired — [[t] faɪe(r)d[/t]] COMB in ADJ: usu ADJ n fired combines with nouns which refer to fuels to form adjectives which describe power stations, machines, or devices that operate by means of that fuel. Coal fired power stations are among the worst… … English dictionary
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Fired — Fire Fire, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Fired}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Fring}.] 1. To set on fire; to kindle; as, to fire a house or chimney; to fire a pile. [1913 Webster] 2. To subject to intense heat; to bake; to burn in a kiln; as, to fire pottery. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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fired up — adj. excited fired up with * * * [ excited ] fired up with … Combinatory dictionary
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fired — un·fired; fired; … English syllables