Open fire

noun, verb

noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An uncovered fire.

    "We roasted chestnuts over an open fire."

Verb
  1. 1
    To begin firing (weapons) at something or someone. idiomatic

    "In warfare, whoever opens fire first has a greater chance of victory."

  2. 2
    start firing a weapon wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
aim atbackfirebalefirebarragebeaconblast

Example

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"We roasted chestnuts over an open fire."

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