# firepower

/ˈfaɪɹˌpaʊɝ/ (US) · /fˈaɪəpaʊɐ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/firepower
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

the amount of power or strength someone has to get things done. It can describe actual weapons or the talent and resources of a team.

For teachers: the capacity for delivering military force, specifically the volume of fire a unit can produce. In a figurative sense, refers to the collective resources, intellectual strength, or influence available to an organization.

## Examples

- The team has enough firepower to win the championship.
- The law firm hired three more senior partners to increase its legal firepower for the upcoming trial.
- Despite their superior numbers, the infantry lacked the necessary firepower to breach the fortified walls without heavy artillery support.

## Usage notes

- Often used metaphorically in business or sports to describe talent or financial resources.

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