firing
fi-ring
noun
The act of discharging a weapon or the process of baking ceramics in a kiln.
"We heard distant firing."
verb
The action of discharging a weapon, causing ignition, or stimulating enthusiasm.
"The engine is firing well."
verb
The action of dismissing an employee from their job.
"The company is firing staff."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: dismission, discharge, dismissal, sacking, liberation, sack, release, ignition, kindling, inflammation, lighting, firing off