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To set (something, often a building) on fire.
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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.
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To drive away by setting a fire.
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To terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct or poor performance).
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To shoot (a gun or analogous device).
example
He fired his radar gun at passing cars.
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To shoot a gun, cannon, or similar weapon.
example
Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes.
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To shoot; to attempt to score a goal.
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To cause an action potential in a cell.
example
When a neuron fires, it transmits information.
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To forcibly direct (something).
example
He answered the questions the reporters fired at him.
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(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.
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To inflame; to irritate, as the passions.
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to fire the soul with anger, pride, or revenge
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To animate; to give life or spirit to.
example
to fire the genius of a young man
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To feed or serve the fire of.
example
to fire a boiler
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To light up as if by fire; to illuminate.
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To cauterize.
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To catch fire; to be kindled.
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To be irritated or inflamed with passion.