Sentence examples for open fire from inspiring English sources

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'open fire' is a correct and usable expression in written English.
It means to begin shooting a gun or to start an attack. For example: The rebels opened fire on the city center.

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open fire

verb

To begin firing (weapons) at something or someone.

In warfare, whoever opens fire first has a greater chance of victory.

synonyms

fire

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Then they open fire.

The New York Times

And open fire early.

The New York Times

One line reads: "Open fire!

The New York Times - Books

Both officers open fire.

The Washington Post

Open fire: check.

The Guardian - Travel

Troops open fire.

The New York Times

What if the Pakistanis open fire?

The New York Times

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire.

The New York Times

He saw the officer open fire.

The New York Times

Monday and open fire, the police said.

The New York Times

He gave the order to open fire.

The New Yorker

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