Home›Browse›F›firing linefiring lineOur editors are putting together more complete content — check back in about 20 minutesfiring linefiring line — nounnoun1. the position where soldiers shoot at the enemy1.nounDefinitionthe position where soldiers shoot at the enemyExampleThe recruits were sent to the firing line.2. the forefront of criticism or attack2.nounDefinitionthe forefront of criticism or attackExampleAs the CEO, she's always on the firing line.