open fire

/ˌoʊpən ˌfaɪər/
/ˈʌʊpɛn faɪə/
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Other forms: opened fire; opening fire; opens fire

Definitions of open fire
  1. verb
    start firing a weapon
    synonyms: fire
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    type of:
    blast, shoot
    fire a shot
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