Meanings
How to pronounce "put out a fire":
AU
To address a problem, especially an unexpected one caused by the incompetence, negligence, or misconduct of another person.
Example: "The manager had to put out the fire after a raw hamburger was served to a customer."
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: put out a fire.
Example Sentences
1
The firefighter put out a fire in the burning building.
2
She quickly grabbed the fire extinguisher to put out a fire in the kitchen.