Hang fire

noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.nounThe situation when a gun does not immediately fire when the trigger is pulled, but may fire shortly after.

2.verb(of a firearm) To fail to fire immediately when the trigger is pulled.

3.verbTo wait or hold back.

"We were told to hang fire on the decision until management came back with a proposal."

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