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sack

English → English

verb//sæk//

(employment) Sack: to dismiss an employee from their job, usually for poor performance; fire

The manager decided to sack the cashier after discovering several missing receipts from the register.

(English) The manager decided to sack the cashier after discovering several missing receipts from the register.

If you continue to arrive late for your shift, the company will have no choice but to sack you.

(English) If you continue to arrive late for your shift, the company will have no choice but to sack you.

noun//sæk//

(containers) Sack: a large bag made of strong material like burlap or thick paper for storing heavy goods

The farmer loaded a heavy sack of potatoes onto the back of his truck for transport to the market.

(English) The farmer loaded a heavy sack of potatoes onto the back of his truck for transport to the market.

During the flood, volunteers filled every available sack with sand to create a protective barrier.

(English) During the flood, volunteers filled every available sack with sand to create a protective barrier.

Entry ID: en:en:sack · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary