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fired

UK
/ˈfaɪəd/
US
/ˈfaɪərd/
firedadjective
UK
/ˈfaɪəd/
US
/ˈfaɪrd/
Translations
The fired clay pot was placed on the shelf to cool.
Обожжённый глиняный горшок поставили на полку для остывания.
The fired employee was escorted out of the building.
Уволенного сотрудника вывели из здания.
Additional translations
стреляющий
запущенный
Definitions
Having been dismissed from a job or position.
Several fired employees filed a lawsuit against the company.
Having been ignited or set ablaze.
The fired logs crackled warmly in the fireplace.
Subjected to intense heat in a kiln or furnace and therefore hardened or baked (especially of clay, pottery, or bricks).
The potter lined the shelves with fired clay bowls ready for glazing.
Synonyms
dismissed
terminated
let go
sacked
discharged
firenoun
Definitions
A process in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air and typically give out bright light, heat, and smoke; combustion or burning.
The fire in the fireplace kept the room warm and cozy.
A destructive burning of something, such as a building.
The fire destroyed several homes in the neighborhood.
A collection of burning logs or an open flame used for cooking or warmth.
We gathered around the campfire to roast marshmallows.
A strong feeling of excitement or enthusiasm.
She spoke with a fire in her voice that inspired everyone.
The discharge of a gun or other weapon.
The soldiers opened fire on the advancing enemy.
fireverb

fired

Past Simple

fired
Past Simple
fired
Past Participle
firing
Gerund
UK
/ˈfaɪə/
US
/ˈfaɪər/
Translations
The company decided to fire several employees due to budget cuts.
Компания решила уволить нескольких сотрудников из-за сокращения бюджета.
The soldier was ordered to fire at the target.
Солдату было приказано стрелять по цели.
They will fire the rocket at dawn.
Они запустят ракету на рассвете.
Additional translations
палить
опалять
вспыхнуть
Definitions
To discharge a gun or other weapon.
The soldier was ordered to fire at the target.
To dismiss someone from their job.
The company decided to fire the employee for misconduct.
To ignite or cause to start burning.
He used a match to fire the kindling in the fireplace.
To stimulate or excite someone.
The coach's speech fired up the team before the big game.
To propel or launch something with force.
The catapult was used to fire stones over the castle walls.
To bake or harden (ceramic or pottery) by subjecting it to high heat in a kiln.
The artisan fired the clay vases at a high temperature to strengthen them.
Synonyms
dismiss
terminate
let go
discharge
release
fireinterjection
Definitions
Used to command someone to begin shooting or to warn of the outbreak of a fire.
"Fire!" shouted the sergeant, and the soldiers let off a volley.
fireadjective
Definitions
Relating to, involving, or designed for use in case of fire.
Every office must have a fire exit clearly marked.
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