firefight Definition
- 1a battle in which two or more groups of people fight fires
- 2a military engagement involving the exchange of fire between opposing forces
Using firefight: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "firefight" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The firefighters were engaged in a fierce firefight to contain the blaze.
Example
The soldiers were caught in a firefight with enemy combatants.
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The helicopter was hit during the firefight and had to make an emergency landing.
firefight Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with firefight
to become involved in a battle or conflict that involves the exchange of gunfire
Example
The troops got into a firefight with the enemy forces.
to suddenly start a battle or conflict that involves the exchange of gunfire
Example
The peaceful protest broke out into a firefight when the police started firing tear gas.
ceasefire
a temporary suspension of fighting, typically one that is agreed upon by opposing sides in a war or conflict
Example
The two sides agreed to a ceasefire to allow for humanitarian aid to be delivered to the affected areas.
Summary: firefight in Brief
'Firefight' [ˈfaɪə(r)faɪt] refers to a battle or conflict that involves fighting fires or the exchange of gunfire between opposing forces. It can be used to describe both military engagements and firefighting efforts, as in 'The firefighters were engaged in a fierce firefight to contain the blaze.' Phrases like 'get into a firefight' and 'break out into a firefight' denote sudden involvement in such conflicts.
