fired

• Adjetivo informal que describe a una persona muy entusiasmada, emocionada o motivada por algo; también puede referirse a alguien que está muy activo o lleno de energía.

An informal adjective used to describe someone who is very enthusiastic, excited, or motivated about something.

1. Dismissed from employmentB1informal

   Having lost one's job, typically due to poor performance or misconduct.

   despedido del empleo

   • He was fired from his job for being late too often.
   • She got fired after the company downsized.
   • They fired him without giving any warning.

   Sinónimoscanneddismissedlet gosackedterminated

   Antónimosemployedhired

2. Very enthusiastic or excitedB2slangamerican

   Feeling extremely motivated, energetic, or passionate about something.

   Entusiasmado, motivado

   • The team was fired up before the championship game.
   • She was fired about her new business idea.
   • The crowd was fired after the motivational speech.

   Sinónimosanimatedeagerexcitedmotivatedpassionatepumpedthrilled

   Antónimosapatheticindifferentunenthusiasticunmotivated

• Verbo que denota disparar un arma, despedir a alguien de un trabajo, o encender/excitar algo o a alguien.

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.

   Despedir del trabajo

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

   Sinónimosaxecandischargedismissgive the sacklet gooustsackterminate

   Antónimosemployhireretain

2. Shoot a weaponA2formal

   To discharge a gun, rifle, or other firearm.

   disparar un arma

   • 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.

   Sinónimosblastdischargelaunchlet offopen fireshoottrigger

3. Ignite or set alightA2formal

   To cause something to start burning.

   Prender fuego

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

   Sinónimosignitekindlelightset ablazespark

   Antónimosdouseextinguishquenchsmothersnuffstifle

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