fire

• Fenômeno de combustão que se manifesta como luz, chama e calor; também a massa de combustível em chamas ou um incêndio.

A noun referring to the phenomenon of combustion manifested in light, flame, and heat, or a mass of burning fuel.

1. Flames and heatA1formal

   A process of combustion that produces heat and light, often destructive.

   Fogo

   • The fire spread quickly through the dry forest.
   • Firefighters arrived to put out the house fire.
   • She warmed her hands by the campfire.

   Sinônimosblazeconflagrationflameinferno

2. Shooting weaponB1formal

   The act of discharging a gun or other firearm.

   Disparo

   • The soldiers opened fire on the enemy.
   • He heard gunfire during the night.
   • Cease fire immediately!

   Sinônimosdischargefiringgunfireshooting

3. Dismissal from jobB2informalamerican

   The act of dismissing someone from employment, especially abruptly.

   Demissão

   • The manager got fired for poor performance.
   • They fired half the staff to cut costs.
   • She was fired after missing too many deadlines.

   Sinônimosdischargedismissalfiringlayoffsackingtermination

   Antônimosappointmentemployment

4. Enthusiasm or passionB2formal

   Intense feeling or energy, often for a cause or activity.

   Ardor

   • Her speech was full of fire and conviction.
   • He has fire in his eyes when talking about music.
   • The team played with fire in their hearts.

   Sinônimosanimationardorenthusiasmfervorintensitypassionsparkspiritvigorzeal

   Antônimosapathyindifferencelethargytorpor

• Verbo que pode significar disparar uma arma, demitir alguém do trabalho ou ativar/estimular algo, como fogos de artifício, sentimentos ou perguntas.

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.

   Demitir

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

   Sinônimosaxecandischargedismissgive the sacklet gooustsackterminate

   Antônimosemployhireretain

2. Shoot a weaponA2formal

   To discharge a gun, rifle, or other firearm.

   Atirar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosblastdischargelaunchlet offopen fireshoottrigger

3. Ignite or set alightA2formal

   To cause something to start burning.

   Incendiar

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

   Sinônimosignitekindlelightset ablazespark

   Antônimosdouseextinguishquenchsmothersnuffstifle

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