fire

noun1 of 2

heat and the flame produced when burning

• “Authorities say many of the fires were caused by people.”Tatoeba
• “Last night there was a big fire in the neighborhood.”Tatoeba

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verb2 of 2

To terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct or poor performance).