Fire up
phrasal verb
To start a machine or a vehicle.
Fire up the engine, we are leaving now.
Often appears as...
- fire up the engine
- fire up the computer
phrasal verb
To encourage someone or make them excited.
The coach fired up the team with a motivational speech.
Often appears as...
- fire up the crowd
- fire up the team
phrasal verb
To start smoking something, especially a cigarette or a pipe.
He fired up a cigarette and sat in silence.
Often appears as...
- fire up a cigarette
- fire up a cigar
Usage tips
Disapproving
phrasal verb
To start a machine or a vehicle.
Fire up the engine, we are leaving now.
Often appears as...
- fire up the engine
- fire up the computer
phrasal verb
To encourage someone or make them excited.
The coach fired up the team with a motivational speech.
Often appears as...
- fire up the crowd
- fire up the team
phrasal verb
To start smoking something, especially a cigarette or a pipe.
He fired up a cigarette and sat in silence.
Often appears as...
- fire up a cigarette
- fire up a cigar
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Start Something
Used when igniting engines or machines, often indicating immediate action or urgency.
Let's fire up the generator before the power cut hits.
Pro Tip 2/3Before Action
Often used before a task or journey, signaling readiness to commence.
Fire up the chainsaw; it's time to chop some wood.
Pro Tip 3/3Tech-Related
Commonly used with technology, like computers or software, to indicate starting or activation.
Can you fire up the projector? The presentation is about to start.
Pro Tip 1/3Start Something
Used when igniting engines or machines, often indicating immediate action or urgency.
Let's fire up the generator before the power cut hits.
Pro Tip 2/3Before Action
Often used before a task or journey, signaling readiness to commence.
Fire up the chainsaw; it's time to chop some wood.
Pro Tip 3/3Tech-Related
Commonly used with technology, like computers or software, to indicate starting or activation.
Can you fire up the projector? The presentation is about to start.
Pro Tip 1/3Start Something
Used when igniting engines or machines, often indicating immediate action or urgency.
Let's fire up the generator before the power cut hits.
Pro Tip 2/3Before Action
Often used before a task or journey, signaling readiness to commence.
Fire up the chainsaw; it's time to chop some wood.
Pro Tip 3/3Tech-Related
Commonly used with technology, like computers or software, to indicate starting or activation.
Can you fire up the projector? The presentation is about to start.
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