Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see add, fuel, fire. / (idiomatic) To worsen a conflict between people; to inflame an already tense situation.

To cause the fire alarm to go off, by pulling the lever on the fire alarm pull station.

plural of Chinese fire drill

(idiomatic) To achieve something amazing; to do something which brings great public acclaim.

A sequence of commands used to order soldiers to carefully fire their weapons

Ergotism, a disease characterised by gangrene and a burning sensation in the hands and feet. / Erysipelas, a streptococcal skin disease. / Herpes zoster.

(UK, US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand) If there is a hint of something occurring it could indeed be true, but such rumors should be taken with a grain of salt. / (humorous) all rumors are true

A bright red colour typically used on fire engines

A bright red colour typically used on fire engines

(slang) To excite or arouse someone; to turn someone on.