fire up
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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He was fired up for his playoff appearance.
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Create the Right Flow The best backyard gatherings unfold over hours, from first firing up the grill before guests arrive to lingering conversations long after second (and third) helpings, with the energy building and shifting.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Johannes then drilled a transition 3-pointer that got the home crowd fired up, though the Sun still managed to outscore the Liberty 23-21 in the third.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
But a full strength Edwards frequently finds ways to make opponents pay for such aggression by firing up the boosters to turn a corner and get downhill with aggression.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Create the Right Flow The best backyard gatherings unfold over hours, from first firing up the grill before guests arrive to lingering conversations long after second (and third) helpings, with the energy building and shifting.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Johannes then drilled a transition 3-pointer that got the home crowd fired up, though the Sun still managed to outscore the Liberty 23-21 in the third.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
But a full strength Edwards frequently finds ways to make opponents pay for such aggression by firing up the boosters to turn a corner and get downhill with aggression.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
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“Fire up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fire%20up. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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