fire up v 1: arouse or excite feelings and passions; "The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor"; "The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world"; "Wake old feelings of hatred" [syn: {inflame}, {stir up}, {wake}, {ignite}, {heat}, {fire up}] 2: begin to smoke; "After the meal, some of the diners lit up" [syn: {light up}, {fire up}, {light}]