fired

[faɪrd]

fired Definition

• 1. dismiss (an employee) from a job
• 2. discharge a gun or other weapon

Using fired: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fired" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was fired from his job for being consistently late.

• Example

  The soldier fired his weapon at the enemy.

• Example

  The company fired several employees due to budget cuts.

fired Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fired

• sacked
• terminated
• axed
• released
• let go

Antonyms for fired

• hired
• employed

Phrases with fired

• get fired up

  to become excited or enthusiastic about something

  Example

  The team got fired up after their coach's pep talk.

• fire away

  to start asking questions or making comments

  Example

  If you have any questions, feel free to fire away.

• under fire

  being criticized or attacked

  Example

  The politician was under fire for his controversial remarks.

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Summary: fired in Brief

The verb 'fired' [faɪrd] has two main meanings: to dismiss an employee from a job and to discharge a gun or weapon. It is often used in the context of employment, as in 'He was fired from his job for being consistently late,' but can also refer to firing a weapon, as in 'The soldier fired his weapon at the enemy.' 'Fired' can be used in phrases like 'get fired up' to mean becoming excited or enthusiastic, 'fire away' to mean asking questions or making comments, and 'under fire' to mean being criticized or attacked.