fire up
Definition of fire up
1 : to start (something) by lighting a fire We fired up the grill for the barbecue.
2 : to cause (something) to start working I fired up my computer and got down to work. Before we start working let's fire up the coffeemaker.
3 : to fill (someone) with energy or enthusiasm The coach fired up the players with a pep talk. —usually used as (be/get) fired up We were fired up for the concert.
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: the phenomenon of combustion manifested in light, flame, and heat
: one of the four elements of the alchemists
: burning passion : ardor
: to set on fire : kindle
: ignite
: to give life or spirit to : inspire
: in or into a higher position or level
: away from the center of the earth
: from beneath the ground or water to the surface
: risen above the horizon
: standing
: being out of bed
: used as a function word to indicate motion to or toward or situation at a higher point of
: up into or in the
: in a direction regarded as being toward or near the upper end or part of
: one in a high or advantageous position
: an upward slope
: a period or state of prosperity or success
: to rise from a lying or sitting position
: to move upward : ascend
: used with and and another verb to indicate that the action of the following verb was either surprisingly or abruptly initiated
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