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firing

UK
/ˈfaɪərɪŋ/
US
/ˈfaɪərɪŋ/
firingnoun
firings
pl
UK
/ˈfaɪərɪŋ/
US
/ˈfaɪərɪŋ/
Translations
The firing of the employee was unexpected.
Увольнение сотрудника было неожиданным.
The firing at the shooting range lasted for an hour.
Стрельба на стрельбище длилась час.
The firing of the pottery took several hours.
Обжиг керамики занял несколько часов.
Additional translations
запуск
выстрел
Definitions
The act of discharging a gun or other weapon.
The firing of the cannon signaled the start of the ceremony.
The process of baking or hardening something, such as pottery, in a kiln.
The pottery underwent firing to achieve its final, durable form.
The act of dismissing someone from their job.
The unexpected firing of the manager caused unrest among the employees.
The act of igniting or setting something on fire.
The firing of the campfire was a welcome sight on the chilly night.
Synonyms
dismissal
termination
discharge
sacking
layoff
expulsion
firingadjective
more firing
Comp.
most firing
Super.
Attributive use (e.g., "firing squad")
Definitions
Relating to or used for the act or process of firing, especially in heating or discharging weapons.
The soldiers waited for the firing order.
Synonyms
shooting
discharging
igniting
kindling
flaming
burning
heated
kiln-fired
baked
firinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈfaɪərɪŋ/
US
/ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
Definitions
Emitting shots or engaged in shooting.
The firing guns echoed through the valley.
Being activated or emitting an electrical impulse, especially of a neuron or nerve cell.
Under the microscope, the scientist observed the firing neurons transmitting signals.
Synonyms
shooting
discharging
blasting
launching
ejecting
releasing
triggering
dismissing
terminating
sacking
ousting
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

firing

Gerund

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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