fires
- 01 B1 Intermediate
to shoot a gun or other weapon.
to discharge a firearm or other projectile weapon; third-person singular present form.
Simple“The soldier fires his rifle at the target during practice.”
In context“The automated system fires a warning shot if an unidentified vessel enters the restricted zone without authorization.”
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
to tell someone they can no longer work at a company.
to terminate an individual's employment, typically due to poor performance or misconduct.
Simple“The manager fires anyone who is caught stealing from the shop.”
In context“The board of directors rarely fires a CEO without significant evidence of financial mismanagement or a breach of contract.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
to make someone feel very excited or interested in something.
to stimulate or inspire someone's imagination or enthusiasm.
Simple“The teacher's passion for history really fires the students' imagination.”
In context“The prospect of discovering a new species fires the researcher's ambition, driving her to work long hours in the field.”
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Usage fires in recent · fires broke · fires spread