Definition and meaning of English word "firing"
firing
/ˈfaɪərɪŋ/
How to use
The noun 'firing' refers to the act of dismissing someone from their job, often for poor performance, misconduct, or economic reasons. It is commonly used in employment and human resources contexts. A common learner mistake is confusing 'firing' (job dismissal) with 'firing' in the sense of shooting a weapon or heating pottery in a kiln, which are unrelated meanings of the same word.
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firing
Example
The wrongful firing of the union representative led to widespread employee protests.
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Common phrases
- wrongful firing— wrongful firing
- firing notice— firing notice
- mass firing— mass firing
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The English word "firing" means "firing" in English.
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