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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 become thick or solid, especially from cooling

to display a quality strongly and openly; to release a liquid or smell slowly

to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility

To isolate or hide away.

to make a high-pitched sound by blowing air through lips or teeth

to demand payment; to formally accuse; to rush forward aggressively