open fire
idiom
: to begin shooting
A man opened fire in a crowded mall.
—often + onThe soldiers opened fire on enemy troops.
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Chef Thomas Drury cooked a delicious meal for everyone on an open fire outside as Alexia's friend played guitar.
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Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Without notice or a countdown, the shooters open fire, and each of them shoots a single round at the target.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2025
Investigators are working to understand what may have motivated a shooter to open fire on the Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis on Wednesday, killing two children.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Gress crashed his vehicle, exited with an AK-47 and pointed it at officers, prompting them to open fire.
—Julie Mendes, AZCentral.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Without notice or a countdown, the shooters open fire, and each of them shoots a single round at the target.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2025
Investigators are working to understand what may have motivated a shooter to open fire on the Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis on Wednesday, killing two children.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Gress crashed his vehicle, exited with an AK-47 and pointed it at officers, prompting them to open fire.
—Julie Mendes, AZCentral.com, 27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for open fire
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“Open fire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20fire. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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