fire up meaning and definition

FIRE UP verb

Definition of fire up (verb)

1. arouse or excite feelings and passions
   • "The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor"; "The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world"; "Wake old feelings of hatred"
   • synonyms: heat, ignite, inflame, stir up, wake
2. begin to smoke
   • "After the meal, some of the diners lit up"
   • synonyms: light, light up