firing meaning and definition

FIRING noun

Definition of firing (noun)

1. the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
   • "hold your fire until you can see the whites of their eyes"; "they retreated in the face of withering enemy fire"
   • synonyms: fire
2. the act of discharging a gun
   • synonyms: discharge, firing off
3. the act of setting something on fire
   • synonyms: ignition, inflammation, kindling, lighting
4. the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
   • synonyms: discharge, dismissal, dismission, liberation, release, sack, sacking