firing off

• Enviar ou disparar algo rapidamente, como uma mensagem, e-mail ou carta, geralmente de maneira rápida ou enérgica. Também pode se referir a disparar uma arma ou lançar um projétil.

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.

   Enviar rapidamente ou com raiva

   • 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.

   Disparar uma arma

   • 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.