ALL meanings of fire away
fire a·way
F f - verb with object fire away to expose to the action of fire; subject to heat. 1
- verb with object fire away to apply heat to in a kiln for baking or glazing; burn. 1
- verb with object fire away to heat very slowly for the purpose of drying, as tea. 1
- verb with object fire away to inflame, as with passion; fill with ardor. 1
- verb with object fire away to inspire. 1
- verb with object fire away to light or cause to glow as if on fire. 1
- verb with object fire away to discharge (a gun). 1
- verb with object fire away to project (a bullet or the like) by or as if by discharging from a gun. 1
- verb with object fire away to subject to explosion or explosive force, as a mine. 1
- verb with object fire away to hurl; throw: to fire a stone through a window. 1
- verb with object fire away to dismiss from a job. 1
- verb with object fire away Veterinary Medicine. to apply a heated iron to (the skin) in order to create a local inflammation of the superficial structures, with the intention of favorably affecting deeper inflammatory processes. 1
- verb with object fire away to drive out or away by or as by fire. 1
- verb without object fire away to take fire; be kindled. 1
- verb without object fire away to glow as if on fire. 1
- verb without object fire away to become inflamed with passion; become excited. 1
- verb without object fire away to shoot, as a gun. 1
- verb without object fire away to discharge a gun: to fire at a fleeing enemy. 1
- verb without object fire away to hurl a projectile. 1
- verb without object fire away Music. to ring the bells of a chime all at once. 1
- verb without object fire away (of plant leaves) to turn yellow or brown before the plant matures. 1
- verb without object fire away (of an internal-combustion engine) to cause ignition of the air-fuel mixture in a cylinder or cylinders. 1
- verb without object fire away (of a nerve cell) to discharge an electric impulse. 1
- idioms fire away between two fires, under physical or verbal attack from two or more sides simultaneously: The senator is between two fires because of his stand on the bill. 1
- idioms fire away build a fire under, Informal. to cause or urge to take action, make a decision quickly, or work faster: If somebody doesn't build a fire under that committee, it will never reach a decision. 1
- idioms fire away catch fire, Also, catch on fire. to become ignited; burn: The sofa caught fire from a lighted cigarette. to create enthusiasm: His new book did not catch fire among his followers. 1
- idioms fire away fight fire with fire, to use the same tactics as one's opponent; return like for like. 1
- idioms fire away go through fire and water, to brave any danger or endure any trial: He said he would go through fire and water to win her hand. 1
- idioms fire away hang fire, to be delayed in exploding, or fail to explode. to be undecided, postponed, or delayed: The new housing project is hanging fire because of concerted opposition. 1
- idioms fire away miss fire, to fail to explode or discharge, as a firearm. to fail to produce the desired effect; be unsuccessful: He repeated the joke, but it missed fire the second time. 1
- idioms fire away on fire, ignited; burning; afire. eager; ardent; zealous: They were on fire to prove themselves in competition. 1
- idioms fire away play with fire, to trifle with a serious or dangerous matter: He didn't realize that insulting the border guards was playing with fire. 1
- idioms fire away set fire to, to cause to burn; ignite. to excite; arouse; inflame: The painting set fire to the composer's imagination. Also, set on fire. 1
- idioms fire away take fire, to become ignited; burn. to become inspired with enthusiasm or zeal: Everyone who heard him speak immediately took fire. 1
- idioms fire away under fire, under attack, especially by military forces. under censure or criticism: The school administration is under fire for its policies. 1
- intransitivephrasal verb fire away begin asking questions 1
- intransitivephrasal verb fire away begin shooting 1
- noun fire away a state, process, or instance of combustion in which fuel or other material is ignited and combined with oxygen, giving off light, heat, and flame. 1
- noun fire away a burning mass of material, as on a hearth or in a furnace. 1
- noun fire away the destructive burning of a building, town, forest, etc.; conflagration. 1
- noun fire away heat used for cooking, especially the lighted burner of a stove: Put the kettle on the fire. 1
- noun fire away Greek fire. 1
- noun fire away flashing light; luminous appearance. 1
- noun fire away brilliance, as of a gem. 1
- noun fire away burning passion; excitement or enthusiasm; ardor. 1
- noun fire away liveliness of imagination. 1
- noun fire away fever or inflammation. 1
- noun fire away severe trial or trouble; ordeal. 1
- noun fire away exposure to fire as a means of torture or ordeal. 1
- noun fire away strength, as of an alcoholic beverage. 1