Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
despido
verb
dehs-PEE-doo
Definition
The act of dismissing or laying off someone from their job.
Examples
- Ele foi despido sem aviso prévio.
- Após a reestruturação, muitos empregados foram despidos.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘despido’ is often understood as someone who is stripped of clothing, but in this context, it’s used to refer to being dismissed from employment.
Synonyms
- demitido
- dispensado
- despedido