B2verbwork
US/faɪr/
UK/faɪə/
to make someone leave their job; also to shoot a gun or other weapon
In context
The company fired five workers for sharing customer data online.
If you're late again, the boss will fire you.
The soldiers fired into the air to scare the crowd away.
Words that go with fire
verb + preposition
- fired fromHe was fired from his first job after only a week.
- fire atThe soldiers fired at the enemy plane.
verb + noun
- fire a gunNever fire a gun near other people.
- fire an employeeIn many countries, it is illegal to fire an employee for being pregnant.
- fire questionsReporters fired questions at the minister as he left the building.
- fire shotsThe police fired two shots at the car's tyres.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He fired yesterday because he was always late.Correct: He was fired yesterday because he was always late.