Word
fired
US/ˈfaɪɝd/
UK/fˈaɪəd/
Definitions
01dismissed from a job
B1 · Intermediate
v. to be told by your boss that you no longer have a job, usually because of a mistake or bad behavior.
v. to have one's employment terminated by an employer, typically due to performance issues or misconduct.
“He was fired from the restaurant after he arrived late three days in a row.”
“The executive was fired immediately following the internal audit, which revealed significant discrepancies in the quarterly expense reports.”
Usage
Often used in the passive voice: 'to be fired' or 'to get fired'.
Synonyms
02shot a weapon
B1 · Intermediate
v. shot a gun or another weapon.
v. discharged a firearm or other projectile weapon.
“The starting official fired the pistol and the runners began the race.”
“The battery of cannons fired a ceremonial salute as the naval vessel entered the harbour for the anniversary celebrations.”
Synonyms
03hardened by heat
C1 · Advanced Science Technical
adj. heated in a very hot oven, like a kiln, to make clay or brick hard and permanent.
adj. subjected to high temperatures in a kiln or furnace to achieve chemical or physical hardening.
“The artist showed us the fired clay pots before she painted them.”
“The archaeological team recovered several fragments of fired brick, suggesting that the ancient structure had been built to withstand significant environmental stress.”
Antonyms
Etymology
From fire + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Idioms
01. shots fired
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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