Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quench-the-fire
phrase
/kwɛnʧ ðə faɪər/
Definition
To extinguish or put out a burning fire.
Examples
- The firefighters worked tirelessly to quench the fire that had spread through the neighborhood.
- After an hour of battling the flames, they finally managed to quench the fire completely.
Meaning
The phrase ‘quench the fire’ refers to the act of stopping flames from burning, often by using water or other methods.
Synonyms
- Extinguish
- Put out
- Snuff out
- Subdue
