hang fire
hang fire · hangs fire · hung fire · hanging fire
To fail to fire immediately when the trigger is pulledTo fail to fire immediately when the trigger is pulled.
Meaning
2 sensesTo fail to fire immediately when the trigger is pulled.
(figuratively)To wait or hold back.
We were told to hang fire on the decision until management came back with a proposal.
Forms
hangs fire, hanging fire, hung fire, hung fire| Base form | hang fire · to hang fire |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | hangs fire |
| Present participle | hanging fire |
| Past simple | hung fire |
| Past participle | hung fire |
irregular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle