Fired
/ˈfaɪərd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Dismissed from employment.
She was fired for violating company policy.
- (v.) Past tense of fire: to dismiss an employee from a job.
The manager fired the employee after repeated tardiness.
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- fire
- fires
- firing
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Commentary
'Fired' primarily refers to dismissal from employment; in legal contexts, precise terms like 'termination' or 'discharge' may be preferred for formal documents.
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