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Definition fire in British English

fire phrase

phrase
1

to wait before you take action

Example

The banks have decided to hold fire and not raise interest rates until after the election.

Synonyms and related words
delay wait hesitate
2

to not shoot at someone

Example

He ordered his men to hold their fire.

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