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II . fire [ˈfaɪəɐ, Am ˈfaɪɚ] VB trans

1. fire (set fire to):

fire
fire ceramics

3. fire inf (dismiss):

fire

4. fire (inspire):

fire

III . fire [ˈfaɪəɐ, Am ˈfaɪɚ] VB intr

2. fire AUTO:

fire

cease-fire [ˌsi:sˈfaɪəɐ, Am -ˈfaɪɚ] N MIL

fire brigade N Brit

fire department N Am

fire exit N

fire extinguisher N

fire house N Am

fire-raiser N Brit

fire-raising N Brit

fire station N

forest fire N

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
After a partial reconstruction, another fire in 1751 destroyed 64 houses, the brewery and the town hall.
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When not needed, the opening could be covered over leaving the fire to smolder gently.
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He: will gather his wheat into the: barn, but the chaff he will: burn up with unquenchable fire.
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This fire is used to dry and toughen the young wings, which is necessary for flight.
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He spiralled down and dived at the enemy, who, having the faster machine, manoeuvred to get him broadside on and then opened heavy fire.
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The groundings were ordered after a battery caught fire and another melted on the planes.
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Vandals set on fire the wooden body of the vehicle, which was once used as a buffet car.
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Although sporadic air attacks punctuated the night, she withheld her fire in accordance with instructions from the beachhead commander.
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There are two campsites on the trail which have privies, fire pits, food storage bins, firewood, picnic tables and plenty of space for tents.
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Later, recruits receive live fire training with each firearm.
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