sack

verbnounB2 · Upper-intermediate

A large bag, or to remove someone from their job.

Meanings of «sack»

1 · verb

to dismiss someone from their job

The company had to sack several workers last year.

2 · noun

a large bag made of rough cloth or paper

He carried a heavy sack of potatoes into the kitchen.

Similar: bagsackfulpouch

Translation

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The difference between similar words

a container for carrying things

bagthe usual word for a container to carry thingsShe put the books in her bag.

sacka big strong bag for heavy thingsHe carried a sack of potatoes.

poucha small soft bagShe kept her coins in a leather pouch.

to make someone leave their job

firethe usual wordThe boss fired him last week.

dismissformalthe official, formal wordThe company dismissed him for being late.

sackinformalBritish, casual word for fireHe was sacked for stealing.

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