General English (US, UK, etc.)neutral
- To catch fire or begin to burn; to ignite.
General English (US, UK, etc.)neutralmilitary
- To be fired upon; to receive gunfire or artillery fire.
- To come under attack from firearms or similar weapons.
General English (US, UK, etc.)figurativeliterary
- To become inflamed with passion, enthusiasm, or strong feeling; to be stirred emotionally.
- To spread rapidly in popularity or intensity (as in an idea or movement gaining momentum).