a process in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air and typically give out bright light, heat, and smoke; combustion or burning
his house was destroyed by fire
a burning sensation
the whisky lit a fire in the back of his throat
the shooting of projectiles from weapons, especially bullets from guns
a burst of machine-gun fire
mortar fire
discharge a gun or other weapon in order to propel (a bullet or projectile)
he fired a shot at the retreating prisoners
they fired off a few rounds
dismiss (an employee) from a job
I had to fire men who've been with me for years
you're fired!
supply (a furnace, engine, etc.) with fuel
liquefied petroleum gas can fire room heaters
bake or dry (pottery, bricks, etc.) in a kiln
methane gas is being used to fire bricks at a nearby factory