fired
/ˈfaɪəd/ · verb
Meaning
- To set (something, often a building) on fire.
- To heat as with fire, but without setting on fire, as ceramic, metal objects, etc.
- To drive away by setting a fire.
- To terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct or poor performance).
- To shoot (a gun or analogous device).
- To shoot a gun, cannon, or similar weapon.
- Dismissed, let go from a job.
- Heated in a furnace, kiln, etc., to become permanently hardened.
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