fired
Translation
fired, dismissed
Examples
He was fired from his job last week.
He was fired from his job last week.
She got fired for being late too often.
She got fired for being late too often.
Grammar Patterns
((to be fired)) ((from sth.)) to be dismissed from a job He was fired from his job last week.
((to get fired)) ((for -ing)) to be dismissed for a reason She got fired for being late too often.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dismissed, sacked, let go; Antonyms: hired, employed
Etymology
From the verb 'to fire', metaphorically meaning to discharge someone from a job like firing a gun.
Memory Tips
Think of being 'shot out' of your job. It's a common, informal term for being dismissed.