Pronunciation: /ˈoʊpən ˈfaɪər/
noun a continuous discharge of firearms
A1 The soldiers were told to open fire on the enemy.
A2 The police had to open fire to stop the criminal from escaping.
B1 The decision to open fire was made after careful consideration of all options.
B2 The soldiers opened fire on the advancing enemy forces with precision.
C1 The commander ordered his troops to open fire in order to gain control of the situation.
C2 The military strategy involved opening fire at specific targets to weaken the enemy's defenses.
verb to begin shooting a gun or guns
A1 The chef will open fire to cook the burgers.
A2 The soldiers were ordered to open fire on the enemy troops.
B1 The protesters decided to open fire with their demands for change.
B2 The detective had to open fire with questions during the interrogation.
C1 The politician was criticized for open firing on their opponent during the debate.
C2 The CEO decided to open fire on the company's outdated policies and procedures.
formal The soldiers were ordered to open fire on the enemy's position.
informal The cops had to open fire when the suspect started shooting.
slang The gang members decided to open fire on their rivals.
figurative The comedian opened fire with a series of hilarious jokes during his stand-up routine.
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