firing

Definitions

The action of discharging a gun or other weapon.

The dismissal of an employee from a job.

The process of baking or hardening ceramic materials in a kiln.

Examples

The company is firing several employees due to budget cuts.

The firing of the cannon signaled the start of the ceremony.

Synonyms

dismissal termination sacking discharge letting go axing removal

Antonyms

hiring employment recruitment appointment engagement staffing selection