open fire

phrase

: to begin shooting

A man opened fire in a crowded mall.

—often + on

The soldiers opened fire on enemy troops.

Examples of open fire in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Police said the man didn't comply with commands and aimed the gun at the two responding officers, leading them to open fire and hit him. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

Buccan highlights Vincentian flavors and cooking traditions, including dishes prepared over an open fire. — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Davis is accused of orchestrating the murder by allegedly giving his crew the order to open fire on Shakur and Knight in retaliation for a fight earlier that night. — Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

The chefs cook the food within arm’s reach of the self-service tables The main course consists of a variety of meats cooked over the open fire. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for open fire

• acquire
• attire
• bonfire
• campfire
• ceasefire
• conspire
• desire
• enquire
• entire
• greenbrier
• gunfire
• homebuyer