TO FIRE
18 / 11 / 2004
TO FIRE: meaning and examples
Good morning.
Yesterday we looked at the verb to hire. Today's expression has the opposite meaning.
Today's expression is: to fire or to be fired
It means: to eliminate a worker because you are not satisfied with his/her job performance.
Example 1(a):
The new boss fired Nicholas because he always arrives late to work.
Example 1(b):
Nicholas was fired by the new boss because he always arrives late to work.
Example 2(a):
In Spain, if a worker is fired without just cause, he must be paid compensation.
Example 2(b):
In Spain, if a company fires a worker without just cause, they must pay him compensation.
Another common, more informal, way of expressing fired is to sack / to be/get sacked (especially in UK English).
Example 3:
In Spain, if a company sacks a worker without just cause, they must pay him/her compensation.
If you have any questions about these expressions, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Have an excellent day!
