Firing - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- the act of discharging a gun (syn: discharge)
- the act of setting something on fire (syn: ignition, inflammation, kindling, lighting)
- the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart) (syn: discharge, dismissal, dismission, liberation, release, sack, sacking)
Extra examples
...found a flaw in the gun's firing...
...revelers firing guns in the air with complete disregard for the possible consequences...
Firing people because of their age is actionable.
Instead of firing her, they put her on probation.
...the victors had only contempt for the recreant enemy soldiers who surrendered without firing a shot...
He's the person responsible for hiring and firing.
The ship's boilers need firing up.
The team is firing on all cylinders.
When the team's firing on all cylinders, they can beat the best in the league.
Mexicans have a tradition of firing off guns to welcome in the new year.
As one of the President's chief advisers, he's bound to be in the firing line.
A couple of civilians were caught in the firing line.
They're going to regret firing me, you mark my words.
The army answered by firing into the crowd.
The President's own supporters are firing a warning shot across his bows.
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