Fired: meaning, definitions and examples

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fired

[ faɪərd ]

^{Context #1}

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}

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

Word origin

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.