Fired: meaning, definitions and examples

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fired

 

[ faɪərd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

dismissal from a job

To be dismissed from employment, typically due to poor performance, misconduct, or downsizing. Being fired usually means the termination of one's job and the loss of income.

Synonyms

dismissed, sacked, terminated

Examples of usage

  • I was fired from my job for consistently being late to work.
  • She was fired for violating company policies.
  • The entire department was fired due to budget cuts.
Context #2 | Verb

to shoot a weapon

To discharge a weapon, such as a gun or a rifle. It can also refer to the act of starting a fire or igniting something.

Synonyms

discharge, ignite, shoot

Examples of usage

  • The soldier fired his rifle at the enemy.
  • The arsonist fired the building to cover up the evidence.

Translations

Translations of the word "fired" in other languages:

🇵🇹 demitido

🇮🇳 निकाला गया (nikālā gayā)

🇩🇪 gef Feuert

🇮🇩 dipecat

🇺🇦 звільнений

🇵🇱 zwolniony

🇯🇵 解雇された (kaiko sareta)

🇫🇷 licencié

🇪🇸 despedido

🇹🇷 kovuldu

🇰🇷 해고된 (haego doen)

🇸🇦 مطرود (maṭrūd)

🇨🇿 propuštěn

🇸🇰 prepustený

🇨🇳 被解雇 (bèi jiěgù)

🇸🇮 odpuščen

🇮🇸 rekinn

🇰🇿 жұмыстан шығарылған (zhūmystan shyǵarylǵan)

🇬🇪 გათავისუფლებული (gatavisuplebuli)

🇦🇿 işdən çıxarılıb

🇲🇽 despedido

Etymology

The word 'fired' originated from the Old English word 'fȳr' which meant fire. Over time, the term evolved to refer to the act of igniting or discharging something, such as a weapon. In the context of employment, 'fired' came to signify the act of dismissing an individual from their job.

See also: bonfire, fiery, fire, firearm, firearms, firebomb, firebox, firebrand, firebug, firecrackers, firefighter, fireman, fireplace, firepower, firestorm, firewall, firewoman, firework, fireworks, firing, misfire.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,733, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.