firing

noun
UK: /ˈfaɪərɪŋ/
US: /ˈfaɪərɪŋ/

  1. The act of shooting a gun or other weapon.

    1. The firing started suddenly and everyone ran for cover. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the firing stopped, the soldiers cautiously advanced toward the enemy lines. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of removing someone from a job.

    1. His firing was a shock to everyone in the company. [ ] [ ]
    2. The sudden firing of the manager raised many questions about the company's future. [ ] [ ]

  3. The process of baking clay in a kiln to harden it.

    1. The firing of the pottery will take several hours in the kiln. [ ] [ ]
    2. Proper firing is essential to achieve the desired strength and color in ceramics. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

dismissal shooting discharge
firing verb

  1. Present participle of fire: shooting a weapon.

    1. They are firing at the target to improve their aim. [ ] [ ]
    2. The soldiers were firing their rifles in rapid succession during the battle. [ ] [ ]

  2. Present participle of fire: dismissing someone from a job.

    1. The company is firing employees due to budget cuts. [ ] [ ]
    2. He risks firing if he continues to violate the safety protocols in the workplace. [ ] [ ]

  3. Present participle of fire: baking clay in a kiln.

    1. She is firing the clay sculptures to harden them. [ ] [ ]
    2. The artist is firing the ceramic pieces at a high temperature to ensure durability. [ ] [ ]
firing adjective

  1. Relating to the discharge of weapons or explosives.

    1. There was a firing range near the military base. [ ] [ ]
    2. The firing mechanism of the antique rifle was still in excellent condition. [ ] [ ]

  2. That which ignites or sets off another event.

    1. The rocket had a multi-stage firing sequence. [ ] [ ]
    2. The firing pin was essential for the old rifle to start the explosion. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "firing" in English means: The act of shooting a gun or other weapon., The act of removing someone from a job., The process of baking clay in a kiln to harden it..

The phonetic transcription of "firing" is /ˈfaɪərɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈfaɪərɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "firing": dismissal, shooting, discharge.

Example usage of "firing": "The firing started suddenly and everyone ran for cover.". More examples on the page.