26984 words

firing

3 definitions • 4 examples
1
an act of removing someone from their job:

Examples:

hirings and firings
2
an act of speaking angrily to someone because you disapprove of what they have done:

Examples:

The official couldn't escape the firing by his superintendent.
3
an act of making someone leave their job:

Examples:

The firings will reduce the company's employment to about 53,000, down from about 85,000.
She's responsible for the hiring and firing of staff.

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