Cool MateMeaning of Fired
To dismiss someone from their job.
In simple words: To lose a job suddenly.
Fired in a sentence
- He was fired from his job after the incident.
- Being fired can be very stressful for employees.
- She was unexpectedly fired during the company restructure.
- After repeated warnings, he was finally fired.
- The manager decided to fire three employees for poor performance.
How to use Fired
Typically used in work contexts. More formal uses include 'terminated' or 'dismissed'. Avoid using in casual conversation.
Grammar pattern
fired + object
Memory hint
Think of ‘fire’ as a sudden explosion, representing a sudden job loss.
Related words
Collocations with Fired
- get fired
- be fired
- fired from a job
- wrongfully fired
Synonyms for Fired
- terminated
- dismissed
- let go
- released
Opposites of Fired
- hired
- employed
- recruited
Common mistakes with Fired
- Confusing with 'hired' which means to be given a job.
- Using it incorrectly in the past form (e.g., 'fire' instead of 'fired').
Fired appears in
Fired in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مُقال
أن تخسر وظيفتك فجأة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বরখাস্ত
হঠাৎ চাকরি হারানো।
- GermanDeutsch
Gefeuert
Plötzlich den Job verlieren.
- SpanishEspañol
Despedido
Perder un trabajo de repente.
- Persianفارسی
اخراج شدن
یهو از کار بیکار شدن.
- FrenchFrançais
Viré
Perdre son emploi soudainement.
- Hindiहिन्दी
नौकरी से निकाला गया
अचानक नौकरी खो देना।
- ItalianItaliano
Licenziato
Perdere il lavoro all'improvviso.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Demitiu, Despediu
Perder o emprego de repente.
- RussianРусский
Уволен
Внезапно потерять работу.
- Urduاردو
فارغ کیا گیا، برطرف کیا گیا
نوکری سے اچانک نکال دیا جانا۔
- Chinese中文
被解雇
突然丢了工作。
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Frequently asked questions about Fired
What does Fired mean?
To lose a job suddenly.
What is the definition of Fired?
To dismiss someone from their job.
How do you use Fired in a sentence?
He was fired from his job after the incident.
Can you give another example of Fired?
Being fired can be very stressful for employees.
What are synonyms for Fired?
Common alternatives include terminated, dismissed, let go, released.
What is the opposite of Fired?
Opposite meanings include hired, employed, recruited.
What words go with Fired?
It commonly pairs with get fired, be fired, fired from a job, wrongfully fired.
What are common mistakes when using Fired?
Confusing with 'hired' which means to be given a job. Using it incorrectly in the past form (e.g., 'fire' instead of 'fired').
How do you pronounce Fired?
US: //faɪrd//, UK: //faɪəd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Fired?
Typically used in work contexts. More formal uses include 'terminated' or 'dismissed'. Avoid using in casual conversation.