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sack

verb

/sæk/

Meaning

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

The company sacked him for poor performance.

The farmer filled the sack with grain.

fire, dismiss, discharge, terminate, bag, pouch, container

Entry 1

fire, dismiss, discharge, terminate

Entry 2

bag, pouch, container

hire, employ, recruit, appoint, box, crate

Entry 1

hire, employ, recruit, appoint

Entry 2

box, crate

sack employee, get the sack, sack someone, sack goods, grain sack, potato sack, burlap sack, fill a sack

Entry 1

sack employee, get the sack, sack someone, sack goods

Entry 2

grain sack, potato sack, burlap sack, fill a sack

To state or order authoritatively; to say aloud words to be written down.

to speak very softly or quietly, often to avoid being overheard

To give something and receive something in return.

To remove unwanted feelings, people, or things; to cleanse or purify.

To comment critically or unfavorably.

To disturb or unsettle greatly in mind.