fire up
To start a machine or to make someone feel very excited or angry.
Meanings
To start or switch on a machine, engine, device, or fire.
"Let me fire up the barbecue — the guests will be here soon."
To fill someone with enthusiasm, passion, or excitement; to motivate strongly.
"The coach's speech really fired the players up before the championship game."
""And that fired me up.""
— Michelle Obama, Becoming, 2018
To make someone angry or indignant.
"The politician's comments fired up the audience, who began to shout in protest."
The literal sense (starting a grill, computer, or engine) is extremely common, especially in informal American English. The figurative sense (exciting or angering someone) is also widespread. Both senses convey a sudden surge of energy. Can be used reflexively: 'she fired herself up before the race'.
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