firing off

• Etwas schnell senden oder verschicken, z. B. eine Nachricht, E-Mail oder einen Brief, oft in schneller oder energischer Weise. Kann auch das Abfeuern einer Waffe oder das Abschießen eines Geschosses bezeichnen.

To quickly send or dispatch something, such as a message, email, or letter, often in a rapid or energetic manner. Also can refer to discharging a weapon or launching a projectile.

1. Send quickly or angrilyB2informal

   To send a message, letter, or email in a quick or angry manner.

   Schnell oder wütend abschicken

   • He fired off an angry email to the customer service department.
   • She fired off a series of text messages to her friend.
   • The journalist fired off a question to the press secretary.

2. Discharge a weaponB2formal

   To shoot a gun or other weapon.

   Einen Schuss abgeben

   • The soldier fired off several rounds during the training exercise.
   • He fired off a warning shot into the air.
   • The hunter fired off his rifle at the target.