put to the torch

English

Verb

put to the torch (third-person singular simple present puts to the torch, present participle putting to the torch, simple past and past participle put to the torch)

1. (transitive) To set on fire.

   Synonyms: set fire to, set alight, burn down, torch

Coordinate terms

• put to the sword

References

• “put to the torch”, in Collins English Dictionary.