To fire meaning in English

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Definition

to fire (an employee): to sack, to dismiss, to get rid of (an employee) verb
to fire (a gun): to shoot, to use (a gun) verb
a firing: the removal of an employee from their job, a dismissal, a sacking noun
As a noun, firing is rarely used.

Examples

  • "I have a cold, and I think Mr. Jones might have fired me this morning -"
  • "You CANNOT take pregnancy - real or imagined - into account when hiring and firing!"
  • "Furthermore, Edward Moon, who was fired twice in the span of 3 hours yesterday, is not technically an employee!"
  • "Although firings are occasionally necessary, terminating an employee should be a last resort."
  • "Ah, sorry, scratch that, just firing."
  • "Wed, 19 Jan 11:01:33, Philip Cheeter wrote: FIRE EDWARD MOON!"
  • "Brian : So we're not fired?"
  • "Subject: New Firing Machine"
  • "Hannah : Because... because you're fired!"
  • "Firings tend to undermine staff morale, and reflect poorly on the company when unjustified."
  • "Luna : No Woody. You're fired. I'm so sorry."
  • "These do not constitute cause for firing an employee."
  • "Just get out of here, and also, you're fired."
  • "Joan Wayne attempted to scare the shark by firing at its dorsal fin, then challenged the shark to a duel, running into the water with pistols drawn."
  • "Who to hire, who to fire, who to raise, who to date, what to wear, what to eat!"
  • "If any of you believe that you have cause for firing an employee, or are considering the possibility of firing an employee, please discuss it with the HR department first."
  • "All that needs to be done is decide the first person to fire."
  • "Just come right out and say "you're fired" - simple as that."
  • "When you absolutely must fire an employee, it must be for just cause: a clear violation of company policy."
  • "Read my fax! You're fired"

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