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fire off

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌfaɪr ˈɔf/ · UK /ˌfaɪər ˈɒf/

fire off means: To quickly send a message, ask a question, or do another short task.

verb

DO QUICKLYB2

To quickly send a message, ask a question, or do another short task.

  • She fired off a quick email.
  • The reporter fired off several difficult questions.
  • Did you fire off that reply without checking it?

How to use it: fire off something (He fired off three questions before I could answer.); fire something off (I typed a quick reply and fired it off.)

Similar words: rattle off, send quickly

Common phrases: fire off something, fire off an email

SHOOTB2

To shoot bullets or other ammunition from a gun.

  • He fired off two shots.
  • The soldiers fired off several rounds into the air.
  • Who fired off that last shot?

How to use it: fire off something (The soldier fired off two rounds.); fire something off (He loaded a round and fired it off.)

Similar words: fire, shoot, discharge

Common phrases: fire off shots, fire off a round

Questions about fire off

What does fire off mean?

To quickly send a message, ask a question, or do another short task.

What is fire off in other languages?

Türkçe: hemen göndermek · Español: enviar rápidamente · Français: envoyer à la hâte · Deutsch: rasch abschicken · Italiano: inviare in fretta · 日本語: 素早く送る

How do you pronounce fire off?

In American English /ˌfaɪr ˈɔf/; in British English /ˌfaɪər ˈɒf/.

How do you use fire off in a sentence?

She fired off a quick email. The reporter fired off several difficult questions.

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