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Definition fire off in British English

fire off phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to quickly send a message or give instructions

Example

I sat down and fired off a letter to my MP.

Synonyms and related words
hurry sail through gallop through send post ship
2

to shoot with a gun or other weapon

Example

The British ship fired off a few warning shots.

Synonyms and related words
aim at gunpoint cock
Definition fire off in British English