1Rapid and continuous gunshots from a body of troops.
the brigade engaged in running fire
Example sentencesExamples
Finally, the brigade engaged in ‘running fire,’ with soldiers shooting as quickly as possible to create a cacophony of sound.
Still no enemies were being engaged in running fire fights, or surrendering, and all the time casualties were mounting through sustained enemy sniper fire.
1.1count nounA rapid succession of comments.
a running fire of criticism
Example sentencesExamples
While he was doing so, with a running fire of commentary from him, the waiter brought in a tray of tea.
In his intentions, this running fire of a provocative and fascinating thesis should provoke a healthy optimism.
Definition of running fire in US English:
running fire
nounˈrəniNG ˈfī(ə)r
1Rapid and continuous gunshots from a body of troops.
the brigade engaged in running fire
Example sentencesExamples
Still no enemies were being engaged in running fire fights, or surrendering, and all the time casualties were mounting through sustained enemy sniper fire.
Finally, the brigade engaged in ‘running fire,’ with soldiers shooting as quickly as possible to create a cacophony of sound.
1.1A rapid succession of comments.
a running fire of criticism
Example sentencesExamples
While he was doing so, with a running fire of commentary from him, the waiter brought in a tray of tea.
In his intentions, this running fire of a provocative and fascinating thesis should provoke a healthy optimism.