fire up Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb arouse or excite feelings and passions
   ignite; stir up; inflame; heat; wake.
   
   • The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor
   • The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world
   • Wake old feelings of hatred
2. verb begin to smoke
   light; light up.
   
   • After the meal, some of the diners lit up

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