English · Phrasal verb Attested

fire off

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To perform (a task) rapidly, often unexpectedly.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thực hiện một nhiệm vụ nhanh chóng, thường bất ngờ

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Where it’s used: Used American English

No sooner had I replied to his first question, than he fired off another one.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To discharge from a firearm.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bắn từ một loại súng

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Fire

What does “fire off” mean?

To perform (a task) rapidly, often unexpectedly.

Is “fire off” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

👁 Views 0 today 0 past 7 days 0 this month 0 all time