Axing: meaning, definitions and examples

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axing

 

[ หˆaksษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

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

cut, dismiss, terminate

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

chopping, slashing

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น corte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคŸเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Axt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memotong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ัƒะฑะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cios

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ–งใงๅˆ‡ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท couper

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ corte

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kesim

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž๋ฅด๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุทุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sekรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sekanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rezanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sneiรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒญแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™smษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,657, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.