Looking for the meaning of the word FIRING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of FIRING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Firing
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈfʌɪərɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the action of setting fire to something
Short Definition:action of setting fire to something
Examples:- the deliberate firing of 600 oil wells
Definition:
the discharging of a gun or other weapon
Short Definition:discharging of gun
Examples:- the prolonged firing caused heavy losses
- no missile firings were planned
Definition:
the baking or drying of pottery or bricks in a kiln
Short Definition:baking of pottery in kiln
Examples:- the colours had suffered in the firing and were dull from overheating
Definition:
the dismissal of an employee from a job
Short Definition:dismissal of employee
Examples:- the recent firing of the head of the department
- a series of firings and resignations
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