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open fire
o·pen O0088300 (ō′pən)adj.1. a. Affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed.b. Affording unobstructed passage or view: open waters; the open countryside.2. a. Having no protecting or concealing cover: an open wound; an open sports car.b. Completely obvious; blatant: open disregard of the law.c. Carried on in full view of others; not hidden or private: open warfare; open family strife.d. Sports Not defended or not closely defended by an opponent: an open goal; an open receiver.3. a. Not sealed or tied: an open envelope.b. Spread out; unfolded: an open book.4. Having interspersed gaps, spaces, or intervals: open ranks; an open weave.5. a. Accessible to all; unrestricted as to participants: an open competition.b. Free from limitations, boundaries, or restrictions: open registration.c. Enterable by registered voters regardless of political affiliation: an open primary.d. Computers Of or relating to a file that can be accessed.6. a. Lacking effective regulation: an open town in which gambling predominated.b. Not legally repressed: open drug trafficking.7. a. Susceptible; vulnerable: open to interpretation; an issue that is open to question.b. Willing to consider or deal with something: open to suggestions.8. a. Available; obtainable: The job is still open.b. Available for use: an open account; the only course open to us.9. Ready to transact business: The store is open.10. Not engaged or filled: has an open hour for emergency cases.11. Not yet decided; subject to further thought: an open question.12. a. Characterized by lack of secrecy or reserve; candid: Please be open with me. See Synonyms at frank1.b. Free of prejudice; receptive to new ideas and arguments: She listened to the proposal with an open mind.c. Generous: He is very open with his time.13. Printing a. Widely spaced or leaded. Used of typeset or other printed matter.b. Having constituent elements separated by a space in writing or printing: The word sea lion is an open compound.14. Music a. Not stopped by a finger. Used of a string or hole of an instrument.b. Produced by an unstopped string or hole or without the use of slides, valves, or keys: an open note on a trumpet.c. Played without a mute: an open wind instrument.15. Linguistics a. Articulated with the tongue in a low position, as the vowel in far.b. Ending in a vowel or diphthong: an open syllable.16. Designating a method of punctuation in which commas and other marks are used sparingly.17. Being in operation; live: an open microphone.18. New England Clear. Used of weather. fair119. Electricity Containing a gap across which electricity cannot pass: an open circuit.20. Mathematics a. Of or relating to an interval containing neither of its endpoints.b. Of or being a set such that at least one neighborhood of every point in the set is within the set.c. Of or being a set that is the complement of a closed set.21. Sports a. Having the forward foot farther from the intended point of impact with the ball than the rear foot: an open batting stance.b. Held or swung with the top or outer edge of the striking face pointing slightly farther away from the objective than the lower or inner edge: The club struck the ball with an open face, causing a slice.22. Physics a. Of or relating to an open system.b. Of or relating to an open universe.v. o·pened, o·pen·ing, o·pens v.tr.1. a. To make no longer closed or fastened: open a window.b. To remove obstructions from; clear: open a drain.2. a. To make or force an opening in: The surgeon opened the patient's chest.b. To make (a hole or gap) in something: opened a hole in the levee.c. To form spaces or gaps between: soldiers opening ranks.d. To break the continuity of; make a gap in: open a circuit.3. a. To remove the cover, cork, or lid from: open a jar.b. To remove the wrapping from: open a package.4. a. To move apart or unfold so that the inner parts are displayed; spread out: open a newspaper; open a book.b. To part the lids or lips of: Open your eyes. Open your mouth.5. a. To begin or form the start of; initiate: The scene that opens the novel.b. To begin the operation of: open a new business.c. To begin (the action in a game of cards) by making the first bid, placing the first bet, or playing the first lead.6. To make available for use: opened the area to commercial development; opened the computer file and retrieved some data.7. To make more responsive, understanding, or generous: a question that opened his mind to a different way of looking at the problem.8. To make known to the public: opened the formerly classified files to reporters.9. Sports To modify (one's stance), as in baseball or golf, so that it is open.10. a. To perform as the first act of (a concert, for example): An up-and-coming rock group opened the music festival.b. To perform prior to the main act of (a concert, for example): Two different bands opened the concert on Friday night.v.intr.1. To become no longer closed or fastened: The door opened slowly.2. To draw apart; separate: The wound opened under pressure.3. To spread apart; unfold: The tulips opened.4. To come into view; become revealed: The plain opened before us.5. To become responsive, understanding, or generous: His heart finally opened, and he understood her disappointment.6. a. To be or serve as a beginning; commence: The meeting opened with a call to order.b. To give an initial statement in a trial.c. To begin business or operation: The store opens early on Saturday.d. To be performed, shown, or made available to the public for the first time: The play opens next week.e. To be priced or listed at a specified amount when trading begins: Shares opened high and fell sharply.f. To make a bid, bet, or lead in starting a game of cards.7. To give access: The room opens onto a terrace.8. a. To perform as the first act of a multi-act performance: The singer was nervous to open for so many talented musicians.b. To perform prior to the main act of a multi-act performance: The young comedians were thrilled to open for such a well-known standup comic.n.1. An unobstructed area of land or water: sailed out of the harbor into the open.2. The outdoors: camping in the open.3. An undisguised or unconcealed state: brought the problem out into the open.4. A tournament or contest in which both professional and amateur players may participate.5. A beginning: Shares were down at the market open.Phrasal Verb: open up1. To spread out; unfold: A green valley opened up before us.2. To begin operation or start (something): The new store opens up next month. The band opened up the concert with an old favorite.3. To begin firing: The artillery opened up at dawn.4. Informal To speak freely and candidly: At last the frightened witness opened up and told the truth.5. To make an opening in by cutting: The surgeon opened up the patient's chest.6. To make available or accessible: open up new markets.7. Informal To accelerate. Used of a motor vehicle.8. Sports To get a sudden, insurmountable lead in (an athletic contest).Idioms: open fire To begin firing a gun or guns. open (one's) eyes To become aware of the truth of a situation.
[Middle English, from Old English; see upo in Indo-European roots.]
o′pen·ly adv.o′pen·ness n.Thesaurus| Verb | 1. | open fire - start firing a weaponfireshoot, blast - fire a shot; "the gunman blasted away" |
Translationsfire (ˈfaiə) noun1. anything that is burning, whether accidentally or not. a warm fire in the kitchen; Several houses were destroyed in a fire. 爐火，火災 炉火，火灾 2. an apparatus for heating. a gas fire; an electric fire. 爐 炉3. the heat and light produced by burning. Fire is one of man's greatest benefits. 火 火4. enthusiasm. with fire in his heart. 熱情 热情5. attack by gunfire. The soldiers were under fire. 炮火 炮火 verb1. (of china, pottery etc) to heat in an oven, or kiln, in order to harden and strengthen. The ceramic pots must be fired. 燒製 烧制2. to make (someone) enthusiastic; to inspire. The story fired his imagination. 激起 激起3. to operate (a gun etc) by discharging a bullet etc from it. He fired his revolver three times. 開槍 开枪4. to send out or discharge (a bullet etc) from a gun etc. He fired three bullets at the target. 射出 射出5. (often with at or on) to aim and operate a gun at; to shoot at. They suddenly fired on us; She fired at the target. 向...開槍 向...开枪6. to send away someone from his/her job; to dismiss. He was fired from his last job for being late. 解僱 解雇fire alarm an apparatus (eg a bell) to give warning of a fire. Everyone had to leave the building when the fire alarm rang. 火災報警器 火灾报警器ˈfirearm noun any type of gun. In most countries you need a licence to keep firearms. 火器 火器ˈfire-brigade noun a company of firemen. Call the fire-brigade! 消防隊 消防队ˈfire-cracker noun a kind of firework which makes a loud noise. 鞭炮 鞭炮ˈfire-engine noun a vehicle carrying firemen and their equipment. 消防車 救火车ˈfire-escape noun a means of escape from a building in case of fire, usually in the form of a metal staircase on the outside of the building. Hotels should have fire-escapes. 太平梯，安全出口 太平梯，安全出口 ˈfire-extinguisher noun an apparatus (usually containing chemicals) for putting out fires. There must be fire-extinguishers in every room. 滅火器 灭火器ˈfire-guard noun a metal framework placed in front of a fireplace for safety. 火爐護欄 火炉护栏ˈfireman noun a man whose job is to put out accidental fires or those caused deliberately as a criminal act. 消防隊員 消防队员ˈfireplace noun a space in a room (usually in a wall) with a chimney above, for a fire. a wide stone fireplace. 壁爐 壁炉ˈfireproof adjective that is made so it cannot catch fire. a fireproof suit. 防火的 防火的ˈfireside noun a place beside a fireplace. The old man slept by the fireside; (also adjective) a fireside chair. 爐邊 炉边ˈfire-station noun the building or buildings where fire-engines and other pieces of equipment used by firemen are kept. 消防站 消防站ˈfirewood noun wood that is suitable for burning as fuel. I went into the garden to cut firewood. 柴火 柴火ˈfirework noun a small exploding device giving off a colourful display of lights. Rockets are my favourite fireworks; (also adjective) a firework display; If your sister finds out, there'll be fireworks (= a display of anger)! 焰火 焰火ˈfiring-squad noun a group of soldiers with guns, to execute a prisoner. He must face the firing-squad. 行刑隊 行刑队catch fire to begin to burn. Dry wood catches fire easily. 開始燃燒 开始燃烧on fire burning. The building is on fire! 著火 着火open fire (usually with on) to begin shooting at. The enemy opened fire (on us). 開火 开火play with fire to do something dangerous or risky. Putting all your money into that business is playing with fire! 玩火 玩火set fire to (something) / set (something) on fire to cause (something) to begin burning usually accidentally or deliberately as a criminal act. They set fire to the ambassador's house; She has set the house on fire. 放火燒 放火烧under fire1. being shot at. We have been under fire from the enemy all day. 遭到砲火射擊 遭到炮火射击2. being criticized or blamed. The government is under fire. 受到批評 受到批评open fire
open fire1. verb Literally, to fire or begin firing a gun (at someone). The troops opened fire as soon as they saw the militants exit the building.2. verb By extension, to begin attacking, criticizing, or interrogating someone. The reporters opened fire on the commissioner with a barrage of intense questions.3. noun A fire not contained by a fireplace or stove. There's nothing quite like roasting marshmallows over an open fire.See also: fire, openopen fire (on someone or something)to begin shooting at someone or something. The troops opened fire on the enemy. The trainees opened fire on the target.See also: fire, openopen fire(on someone) Fig. to start (doing something, such as asking questions or criticizing). (Based on open fire on someone or something.) The reporters opened fire on the mayor. When the reporters opened fire, the mayor was smiling, but not for long.See also: fire, openopen fireBegin a verbal attack, as in In her second letter to the editor she opened fire, saying the reporter had deliberately misquoted her . This idiom alludes to discharging a firearm. [Mid-1800s] See also: fire, openopen ˈfire (on somebody/something) start shooting (at somebody/something): The officer gave the order to open fire on the enemy. OPPOSITE: hold your fireSee also: fire, open open fire To begin firing a gun or guns.See also: fire, openopen fire
open fire[′ō·pən ′fīr] (mining engineering) A fire at a roadway or at the coal face in a mine. MedicalSeeopenFinancialSeeOpenopen fire
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