Word
firefighting
Phoneticsfire·fight·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfaɪɹˌfaɪtɪŋ/
UK/fˈaɪəfaɪtɪŋ/
Definition
n. the work of putting out fires and saving people from them. It can also describe the act of dealing with a sudden, large problem quickly.
n. the activity of extinguishing fires and rescuing people from burning buildings. In a figurative sense, it refers to the rapid response to a sudden crisis or problem.
Examples
“Firefighting requires a lot of physical strength and quick thinking.”
“The city invested in better firefighting equipment to protect the historic downtown area from potential blazes.”
“Effective firefighting in a corporate environment requires not only immediate action to suppress the crisis but also a long-term strategy to prevent similar issues from arising in the future.”
Examples
simple
“Firefighting requires a lot of physical strength and quick thinking.”
contextual
“The city invested in better firefighting equipment to protect the historic downtown area from potential blazes.”
complex
“Effective firefighting in a corporate environment requires not only immediate action to suppress the crisis but also a long-term strategy to prevent similar issues from arising in the future.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “firefighting” in context.
Real-World Examples
“Tucakovic called in firefighting teams from other parts of the country to reinforce crews already at the scene, while four Canadair water-bombing aircraft were on standby to assist operations.” “Rather than investing in public services early to stop problems from developing, the state is in firefighting mode.” “As for drones, firefighter Guillaume Millet says they're being tested in France for sea rescue, dropping lifebuoys and survival kits, but there's no drone tech that's reached that stage yet for firefighting.” “Yiari is seeking funds for more firefighting equipment.” Etymology
From fire + fighting.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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