FIRE SOMETHING UP

fire something up: translation

fire something up†

1. Lit. to light something, such as a pipe, cigarette, etc. •

If you fire that pipe up, I will leave the room.

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Please don't fire up that cigar in here!

2. Fig. to start something such as an engine. •

Fire this thing up, and let's get going.

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Andy fired up the snowblower and started to clear a path.