fire up
phrasal verb
fired up; firing up; fires up
1
: to start (something) by lighting a fire
We fired up the grill for the barbecue.
2
: to cause (something) to start working
I fired up my computer and got down to work.
Before we start working let's fire up the coffeemaker.
3
: to fill (someone) with energy or enthusiasm
The coach fired up the players with a pep talk.
—usually used as (be/get) fired upWe were fired up for the concert.
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Activating these key areas in advance will help you better nail the correct movement pattern, since all the important players will be fired up and ready to go.
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Jenny McCoy, SELF, 15 July 2025
The 32-inch (815-mm) seat height means these bikes should feel approachable to most riders, and there's a lithium-ion battery to fire up the ignition reliably at low temperatures.
—New Atlas, 13 July 2025
Minutes later, the waiting bulldozers were fired up, and her home was smashed to pieces.
—James Burling, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
Soon, Indianapolis will fire up training camp, and the battle will ensue.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
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Jenny McCoy, SELF, 15 July 2025
The 32-inch (815-mm) seat height means these bikes should feel approachable to most riders, and there's a lithium-ion battery to fire up the ignition reliably at low temperatures.
—New Atlas, 13 July 2025
Minutes later, the waiting bulldozers were fired up, and her home was smashed to pieces.
—James Burling, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
Soon, Indianapolis will fire up training camp, and the battle will ensue.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
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“Fire up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fire%20up. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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