Definitions

1. noun

a small, uncontrolled fire that spreads rapidly, often through dry vegetation or fuel.

“The authorities struggled to contain the brushfire that had been burning in the nearby woods for hours.”

2. noun

a sudden, brief, and intense situation or movement, such as a sudden rise in a stock market or a sudden change in public opinion.

“The company’s stock prices experienced a brushfire of interest after the surprise announcement of a major merger.”

3. verb

to deal quickly and effectively with a difficult or threatening situation.

“The fire department had to brushfire the blaze in the abandoned building, working rapidly to put out the flames before they spread.”