firing

• Bezieht sich auf die Entlassung oder das Entlassen einer Person aus einem Arbeitsverhältnis; auch das Abschießen oder Abfeuern einer Waffe.

Describes the act of dismissing someone from employment.

1. Dismissing from employmentB1formal

   The act of terminating someone's job or employment.

   Entlassung

   • The company announced mass firing of employees.
   • He was shocked by the sudden firing.
   • The firing of the manager caused controversy.

   Synonymedischargedismissallayoffredundancysackingtermination

   Antonymerecruiting

2. Shooting a gunB1formal

   The action of discharging a firearm or weapon.

   Schussabgabe

   • The firing of the cannon echoed through the valley.
   • Rapid firing from the machine gun was intense.
   • The soldiers practiced firing at moving targets.

   Synonymeshooting

3. Heating in a kilnC1formaltechnical

   The process of baking or hardening materials like ceramics in high heat.

   Brennen

   • The pottery requires careful firing in the kiln.
   • The firing process transforms clay into durable ceramics.
   • High-temperature firing ensures the glaze bonds properly.

   Synonymebakingburning

• Substantiv, das die Entlassung einer Person aus dem Arbeitsverhältnis oder den Vorgang des Schießens mit einer Waffe bezeichnet.

A noun referring to the act of dismissing someone from a job, or the process of shooting a weapon.

unzählbar

1. Dismissal from jobB1formal

   The act of terminating someone's employment.

   Entlassung

   • The firing of the manager shocked everyone.
   • Several firings occurred after the merger.
   • She feared firing after the mistake.

   Synonymedischargedismissallayoffredundancysacksackingtermination

   Antonymeappointmentemploymentengagement

2. Shooting weaponB1formal

   The act of discharging a firearm or shooting.

   Schießen

   • The firing from the enemy position was intense.
   • Cease firing immediately!
   • The soldier practiced rapid firing.

   Synonymedischargefiregunfireshellingshootingshot

3. Heating in kilnC1formaltechnical

   The process of baking ceramics or bricks in a kiln to harden them.

   Brennen

   • The pottery requires careful firing at high temperatures.
   • The first firing was successful.
   • Kiln firing can take several hours.

   Synonymebakingburning

• Verb, das das Abfeuern einer Waffe, die Entlassung aus dem Arbeitsverhältnis oder das Hervorrufen starker Gefühle bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate the act of discharging a weapon, dismissing someone from employment, or exciting strong feelings.

1. Dismiss from jobB1informal

   To terminate someone's employment suddenly and forcefully.

   Entlassen

   • The company fired him for stealing.
   • She was fired after missing too many deadlines.
   • The manager threatened to fire anyone who was late again.

   Synonymeaxecandischargedismissgive the sacklet gooustsackterminate

   Antonymeemployhireretain

2. Shoot a weaponA2formal

   To discharge a gun, rifle, or other firearm.

   Schießen

   • The soldier fired his rifle at the target.
   • He fired a warning shot into the air.
   • Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes.

   Synonymeblastdischargelaunchlet offopen fireshoottrigger

3. Ignite or set alightA2formal

   To cause something to start burning.

   Anzünden

   • He fired up the barbecue for the party.
   • The arsonist fired the building deliberately.
   • She fired the stove with dry wood.

   Synonymeignitekindlelightset ablazespark

   Antonymedouseextinguishquenchsmothersnuffstifle

Phrasal-Variantenfire up