Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prefire
verb
/ˈpriːfaɪər/
Definition
To ignite or initiate something prematurely, often referring to the act of preparing or activating something before it is intended to be used.
Examples
- They had to prefire the engines to ensure a timely launch.
- During the test, the technicians decided to prefire the alarms to check their functionality.
Meaning
Prefire is used to describe the action of setting something in motion or igniting before the scheduled time or intended moment.
Synonyms
- ignite
- activate
- spark
- initiate
