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Meaning of take fire | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To catch fire; to begin to burn.
    dated
  2. To become excited or enthused about something.
    figuratively
  3. To be subjected to enemy attack with firearms; to be under fire.
    idiomatic

Examples

“The unit was taking fire from the guerrillas.”
“She took heavy fire from all quarters.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

take five take flight take for take for a drive take for a ride take for a spin

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