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firing off

/ˈfaɪərɪŋ ɒf/

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/ˈfaɪərɪŋ ɒf/B2informal
  • ruБыстро отправлять или рассылать что-либо, например сообщение, электронное письмо или письмо, часто в быстрой или энергичной манере. Также может относиться к выстрелу из оружия или запуску снаряда.

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.

    ruОтправить быстро или гневно

    • 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.

    ruПроизвести выстрел

    • 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.