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Fired Meaning in English

word · lemma: fire

/ˈfaɪɝd/
fyurd
/fˈaɪəd/
FY-uhd

释义

To be dismissed from a job, usually because of poor performance or breaking rules. It can also sometimes mean to shoot a weapon, but in everyday use it mainly refers to losing a job.

用法与细微差别

Very common in workplace situations. "Get fired" is the usual phrase; passive form is almost always used ("was fired"). Not the same as "laid off" (company reasons) or "quit" (you leave by choice). Can sound informal or blunt.

例句

He was fired for being late every day.

basic

My friend got fired last week.

basic

If you steal at work, you will be fired.

basic

Jason can't believe he got fired over a small mistake.

natural

A lot of employees were fired when the company changed owners.

natural

He joked about getting fired, but everyone knew he was worried.

natural