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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Its pilots received authorization to shoot it down but decided not to open fire after assessing the collateral risks.
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Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Chef Thomas Drury cooked a delicious meal for everyone on an open fire outside as Alexia's friend played guitar.
—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
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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Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Chef Thomas Drury cooked a delicious meal for everyone on an open fire outside as Alexia's friend played guitar.
—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
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 17 Sep. 2025.
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