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the firemen put out the fire promptly vs the firemen put off the fire promptly

The correct choice is 'The firemen put out the fire promptly.' 'Put out' is the right phrasal verb to use when referring to extinguishing a fire. 'Put off' does not convey the same meaning and is not used in this context.
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the firemen put out the fire promptly

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe the action of extinguishing a fire in a timely manner. 'Put out' is the correct phrasal verb to use in this context.

Examples:

  • The firemen put out the fire in record time.
  • Please call the fire department to put out the fire.
  • They were able to put out the fire before it spread.
  • The firefighters put out the fire using specialized equipment.
  • It is crucial to put out the fire as soon as possible.

Alternatives:

  • the firemen extinguished the fire promptly
  • the firemen doused the fire promptly
  • the firemen quenched the fire promptly
  • the firemen snuffed out the fire promptly
  • the firemen smothered the fire promptly

the firemen put off the fire promptly

This phrase is incorrect. 'Put off' does not convey the meaning of extinguishing a fire.

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