English / word
sack
verb, noun B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
to dismiss someone from employment or a job; to fire; to dismiss from a job; to put something in a sack
a large bag made of a strong material such as burlap, thick paper, or plastic, used for storing and carrying goods
a large bag made of strong material for holding things
In context
01
The company decided to sack the manager for repeated negligence.
02
The farmer filled the sack with grain.
Synonyms
dismiss,fire,discharge
Antonyms
hire,employ,recruit
Collocations
sack an employee,get the sack,give someone the sack
Verb forms
Past: sacked · Past participle: sacked · -ing: sacking