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Meaning of the word "open fire" in English

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open fire

US /ˌoʊ.pən ˈfaɪər/

UK /ˌəʊ.pən ˈfaɪər/

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Verb

to start shooting a gun or guns

Example:

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The soldiers were ordered to open fire on the enemy.

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The police had to open fire when the suspect resisted arrest.

Synonym:

shoot fire discharge let loose unleash

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fire fight fire with fire open opening opener open to openness