How to Pronounce "hold your fire"
expression
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈfaɪɝ/, /ˈfaɪɹ
HOHLD yor FY-er
hˈəʊld/ /jˈɔː/ /fˈaɪə
HOHLD yaw FY-uh
Definition
Used to tell someone not to shoot or to wait before taking action. In a non-literal sense, it can mean to pause or wait before reacting in a situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈfaɪɝ/, /ˈfaɪɹ
British English
hˈəʊld/ /jˈɔː/ /fˈaɪə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHLD yor FY-er
UK
HOHLD yaw FY-uh
Listen in Context
The soldiers were ordered to hold their fire.
Before we argue, let's hold our fire and listen to each other.
I know you're upset, but try to hold your fire for now.
The captain shouted, "Hold your fire!"