fire up
phrasal verb
fired up; firing up; fires 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 upWe were fired up for the concert.
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Wall Street got especially fired up about Musk’s tweet over the weekend saying the company is testing actual driverless Robotaxi rides in Austin, Texas, six months after launching limited services with safety drivers in the car.
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Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
Break out the snow shovel, fill up the gas tank, get some groceries, and fire up the snow blower.
—Bill Kelly, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2025
Don't worry about firing up the grill and instead opt for this dump-and-go cheeseburger soup that is ready in just 30 minutes.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
The central bank lowered interest rates even as members were split on the decision — some feared a cut would fire up inflation, while others felt a cut was necessary to strengthen the job market.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2025
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Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
Break out the snow shovel, fill up the gas tank, get some groceries, and fire up the snow blower.
—Bill Kelly, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2025
Don't worry about firing up the grill and instead opt for this dump-and-go cheeseburger soup that is ready in just 30 minutes.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
The central bank lowered interest rates even as members were split on the decision — some feared a cut would fire up inflation, while others felt a cut was necessary to strengthen the job market.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fire up
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“Fire up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fire%20up. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.
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