CEFR B2

firing

noun

Meaning

The act of dismissing an employee from a job, typically due to poor performance, misconduct, or economic reasons.

Examples

The recent firing of the CEO sent shockwaves through the industry.
She received a notice of firing after repeated absences from work.

Synonyms: dismissal, termination, sacking, redundancy

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firing (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfaɪərɪŋ/

Definition

The act of dismissing an employee from a job, typically due to poor performance, misconduct, or economic reasons.

Examples

The recent firing of the CEO sent shockwaves through the industry.
She received a notice of firing after repeated absences from work.
Many workers fear unfair firing in the current economic climate.

How to Use firing

firing of (prepositional phrase): The act of dismissing someone or discharging something. — "The firing of the manager caused a stir."
firing squad (collocation): A group of soldiers ordered to shoot and execute a condemned person. — "The prisoner faced a firing squad at dawn."

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