fired

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/ˈfaɪəd/ English

Definitions

verb

To set (something, often a building) on fire.
To heat as with fire, but without setting on fire, as ceramic, metal objects, etc.“If you fire the pottery at too high a temperature, it may crack.”
To drive away by setting a fire.
To terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct or poor performance).

adjective

Dismissed, let go from a job.
Heated in a furnace, kiln, etc., to become permanently hardened.

Related words

Synonyms

set on fire cards dehire dismiss give the boot give the elbow give the old heave-ho let go redundant sack terminate throw out unhire let off loose shoot open fire unemployed

Antonyms

Associated

muzzle shots shells projectile bullets rounds grenade mortar velocity torpedo bullet firing

Rhymes

inquired tired inspired acquired required wired uninspired admired transpired desired

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