firing

• Descreve o ato de demitir alguém do trabalho; também pode se referir ao ato de disparar uma arma ou ao processo de acionar algo.

Describes the act of dismissing someone from employment.

1. Dismissing from employmentB1formal

   The act of terminating someone's job or employment.

   Demissão

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

   Sinônimosdischargedismissallayoffredundancysackingtermination

   Antônimosrecruiting

2. Shooting a gunB1formal

   The action of discharging a firearm or weapon.

   Disparo de arma de fogo

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

   Sinônimosshooting

3. Heating in a kilnC1formaltechnical

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

   Queima

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

   Sinônimosbakingburning

• Substantivo que se refere à demissão de alguém do trabalho ou ao ato de disparar uma arma de fogo.

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

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1. Dismissal from jobB1formal

   The act of terminating someone's employment.

   Demissão

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

   Sinônimosdischargedismissallayoffredundancysacksackingtermination

   Antônimosappointmentemploymentengagement

2. Shooting weaponB1formal

   The act of discharging a firearm or shooting.

   Disparo

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

   Sinônimosdischargefiregunfireshellingshootingshot

3. Heating in kilnC1formaltechnical

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

   Queima

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

   Sinônimosbakingburning

• 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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