give_the_axe
has definitions from the field of work
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[ verb ] terminate a relationship abruptly
Synonyms Examples "Mary gave John the axe after she saw him with another woman" Related terms |
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[ verb ] (work) terminate the employment of
Examples "The boss fired his secretary today" "The company terminated 25% of its workers" Related terms hire remove retire squeeze_out furlough dismiss pension_off drive_out dismissal |
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