Fired

/faɪrd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to have been dismissed from a job or position.

After several warnings for tardiness, he was finally fired from his job.

to discharge a firearm or to start a weapon or device.

The soldier fired his weapon in the line of duty.

to release or propel something forcefully.

The rocket was fired into space to explore other planets.

adjective

having been subjected to intense heat, typically in a kiln to harden or strengthen.

The artisan used fired clay to create beautiful pottery.

Middle English 'firen', from Old English 'fyr' meaning fire.

fired up

Excited or enthusiastic.

fired away

To proceed to speak or act freely.

fire someone

To dismiss someone from their job.

dismiss

To remove someone from service or office.

terminate

To bring to an end.

ignite

To set on fire.

To have a heated argument.

They fired off at each other during the debate.

To lose one's temper.

He was so frustrated that he just fired.