fired

Phonetics

/ˈfaɪəd/

/ˈfaɪ(ə)ɹd/

verb

To set (something, often a building) on fire.
To heat as with fire, but without setting on fire, as ceramic, metal objects, etc.
Example: If you fire the pottery at too high a temperature, it may crack.
To drive away by setting a fire.
To terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct or poor performance).
To shoot (a gun or analogous device).
Example: He fired his radar gun at passing cars.
To shoot a gun, cannon, or similar weapon.
Example: Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes.
To shoot; to attempt to score a goal.
To cause an action potential in a cell.
Example: When a neuron fires, it transmits information.
To forcibly direct (something).
Example: He answered the questions the reporters fired at him.
(computer sciences, software engineering) To initiate an event (by means of an event handler).
Example: The event handler should only fire after all web page content has finished loading.
To inflame; to irritate, as the passions.
Example: to fire the soul with anger, pride, or revenge
To animate; to give life or spirit to.
Example: to fire the genius of a young man
To feed or serve the fire of.
Example: to fire a boiler
To light up as if by fire; to illuminate.
To cauterize.
To catch fire; to be kindled.
To be irritated or inflamed with passion.

adjective

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