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firing

[ˈfaɪrɪŋ]

firing Definition

  • 1the act of dismissing someone from employment
  • 2the process of shooting a gun or cannon
  • 3the process of heating pottery or other materials to make them hard and durable

Using firing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "firing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company announced the firing of several employees due to budget cuts.

  • Example

    The firing of the gun signaled the start of the race.

  • Example

    The firing of the clay in the kiln made it hard and durable.

firing Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with firing

  • the unintentional firing of weapons by one's own forces, which results in injury or death to friendly personnel

    Example

    The soldiers were killed by friendly fire during the battle.

  • cross-firing

    a situation where two or more people or groups are criticizing or blaming each other

    Example

    The politicians were cross-firing over the issue of tax reforms.

  • the process of heating pottery in a kiln to harden it and make it durable

    Example

    The pottery firing took several hours to complete.

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Summary: firing in Brief

The term 'firing' [ˈfaɪrɪŋ] refers to the act of dismissing someone from employment, as well as the process of shooting a gun or heating pottery. Examples include 'The company announced the firing of several employees due to budget cuts.' and 'The firing of the clay in the kiln made it hard and durable.' Phrases like 'friendly fire' denote unintentional weapon discharge, while 'cross-firing' describes a situation where two or more people are criticizing each other.

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