Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fired
verb
/faɪərd/
Definition
To be dismissed from a job or position.
Examples
- After several warnings, he was finally fired from his position as a manager.
- She was upset when she found out she had been fired after the company’s restructuring.
- He was fired for repeatedly arriving late to work.
Meaning
When someone is said to be ‘fired,’ it means they have lost their job, usually due to unsatisfactory performance or conduct.
Synonyms
- sacked
- dismissing
- let go
- terminated
- discharged
