Definition of 'firing'

See also: fire 

Noun

1. the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy; "hold your fire until you can see the whites of their eyes"; "they retreated in the face of withering enemy fire"
      Synonyms: fire
2. the act of discharging a gun
      Synonyms: discharge firing off
3. the act of setting something on fire
      Synonyms: ignition lighting kindling inflammation
4. the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
      Synonyms: dismissal dismission discharge liberation release sack sacking

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