fire up Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb arouse or excite feelings and passions
    ignite; stir up; inflame; heat; wake.
    • The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor
    • The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world
    • Wake old feelings of hatred
  2. verb begin to smoke
    light; light up.
    • After the meal, some of the diners lit up

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