Axing: meaning, definitions and examples
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axing
[ หaksษชล ]
slang usage
Axing is a slang term used to describe the act of getting rid of something, especially in the context of dismissing a person or eliminating a project. It can refer to cuts in an organization or the termination of jobs or services.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The company is axing several departments to cut costs.
- After the poor performance, he was axed from the team.
- The project was axed due to lack of funding.
tool
An axing can also refer to the action or tool associated with driving an axe into something, often in the context of chopping wood or clearing trees. It encompasses the physical act and the tool used for such activities.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He brought his axing to chop firewood.
- Axing trees can disrupt local ecosystems.
- Proper safety gear is essential when axing.
Translations
Translations of the word "axing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น corte
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Axt
๐ฎ๐ฉ memotong
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฑะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ cios
๐ฏ๐ต ๆงใงๅใ
๐ซ๐ท couper
๐ช๐ธ corte
๐น๐ท kesim
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ฅด๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุทุน
๐จ๐ฟ sekรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ sekanie
๐จ๐ณ ็
๐ธ๐ฎ rezanje
๐ฎ๐ธ sneiรฐa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแญแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kษsmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ corte
Etymology
The term 'axing' derives from the noun 'axe' (or 'ax'), which has Old English origins from the word 'รฆx', and shares similar roots with Old Norse 'รธx', Middle Dutch 'aks', and German 'Axt'. The verb form 'to axe' appears in English from the mid-20th century, gaining popularity in informal contexts. Initially denoting the literal action of chopping with an axe, it evolved into a metaphorical term to imply termination or elimination in various sectors, particularly in business. The slang usage reflects a broader trend in English where traditional tools or actions metaphorically represent more abstract concepts, such as 'cutting' ties with something. This evolution highlights the dynamic nature of language as it adapts over time to encapsulate new realities and cultural shifts.