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/ˈfaɪəd/ · fired
verb
- To set (something, often a building) on fire. The arsonist was accused of firing the abandoned warehouse.
- 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. The villagers fired the bandits from their territory.
adjective
- Dismissed, let go from a job. After the company restructuring, many employees were fired.
- Heated in a furnace, kiln, etc., to become permanently hardened. The fired clay was used to create a beautiful ceramic vase.
Did you know? The word 'fired' has a unique double meaning, referring both to setting something on fire and dismissing someone from their job, highlighting the complexities of language and its evolution over time.