Fire up

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phrasal verb

To start a machine or a vehicle.

Fire up the engine, we are leaving now.
Visual representation of "fire up" - To start a machine or a vehicle.

Often appears as...

  • fire up the engine
  • fire up the computer
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Start Something

Used when igniting engines or machines, often indicating immediate action or urgency.

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Let's fire up the generator before the power cut hits.
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Before Action

Often used before a task or journey, signaling readiness to commence.

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Fire up the chainsaw; it's time to chop some wood.
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Tech-Related

Commonly used with technology, like computers or software, to indicate starting or activation.

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Can you fire up the projector? The presentation is about to start.
Visual representation of the word "Fire up"

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