Open Fire (Verb)
Meaning
Start firing a weapon.
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- Soldiers were commanded to open fire on the enemy as soon as they entered the combat zone.
- As the target came into view, the sniper was told to open fire and take it down.
- The guards decided to open fire on the intruders, but missed every shot in the dark.
- It was against orders to open fire unless absolutely necessary, but desperate times called for desperate measures.
- When the warning shot didn't work, the officer gave the order to open fire on the advancing threat.