He was fired for slacking on the job.
He was fired for slacking on the job.
English
fire
ˈfaɪɚ, ˈfaə(ɹ), ˈfaɪə(ɹ), ˈfaː(ɹ), ˈfɑeə(ɹ), ˈfɑə(ɹ), ˈfɑəː(ɹ)
Meaning: to dismiss someone from a job
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | fire |
| 3rd person singular present | fires |
| Present participle | firing |
| Past | fired |
| Will future | will fire |
| Going-to future | going to fire |
| Imperative negative | don't fire / do not fire |
Example sentences
He was fired for being late to work every day.
He was fired for being late to work every day.
The team fired its faithless manager after the leak.
The team fired its faithless manager after the leak.
The sailor fired a flare gun when the boat lost power.
The sailor fired a flare gun when the boat lost power.
He suffered the ignominy of being fired in front of his colleagues.
He suffered the ignominy of being fired in front of his colleagues.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in informal and professional contexts to mean terminating employment, often as a result of poor performance or misconduct.
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