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sacking

/sækɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does sacking mean?

noun, verb

The act of dismissing someone from a job, especially in a sudden or summary manner. To remove the contents of a bag or container.

Example

"The company's financial struggles led to a round of sacking, with dozens of employees losing their jobs."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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