firing
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the act of shooting a gun or other weapon.
the discharge of a firearm or other projectile weapon.
Simple“The sudden firing of a gun in the distance startled the birds.”
In context“The rapid firing of artillery could be heard for miles, echoing through the valley long after the initial engagement had ended.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the act of telling someone they no longer have a job, usually because of bad work.
the termination of an individual's employment, typically due to poor performance or misconduct.
Simple“After the firing of the manager, the company looked for a replacement.”
In context“The sudden firing of the chief executive led to a sharp decline in the company's stock price as investors grew concerned about stability.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
the process of using high heat to make clay hard and turn it into pottery.
the process of applying heat to ceramic materials in a kiln to achieve structural hardening or glazing.
Simple“The pottery needs a second firing to make the colorful glaze shine.”
In context“During the initial firing, the clay undergoes a chemical transformation that renders it permanently hard and water-resistant.”
“The conversation ended abruptly with Chalong pulling out a gun and firing four shots through the window of Thongchai's car, hitting him and his driver.”
“Thirteen other siege engines had been firing at all hours of the day and night for three months before that.”
By surface analysis, fire + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.