Definition of firing

firingnoun

bắn

/ˈfaɪərɪŋ//ˈfaɪərɪŋ/

The word "firing" originates from the Old English word "fyran," meaning "to set on fire." This word is ultimately derived from the Proto-Germanic word "fūran," which has the same meaning. Over time, "fyran" evolved into "firen" and then "firing," reflecting the act of igniting or setting something alight. The word has been used in various contexts, including the firing of weapons, the firing of employees, and the firing of pottery in a kiln.

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the action of firing guns

hành động bắn súng

Example:
  • There was continuous firing throughout the night.

    Có tiếng súng liên tục suốt đêm.

the action of forcing somebody to leave their job

hành động buộc ai đó phải rời bỏ công việc của họ

Example:
  • teachers protesting against the firing of a colleague

    giáo viên phản đối việc sa thải đồng nghiệp

  • She's responsible for the hirings and firings.

    Cô ấy chịu trách nhiệm tuyển dụng và sa thải.

Idioms

have/want none of something
to refuse to accept something
  • I offered to pay but he was having none of it.
  • They pretended to be enthusiastic about my work but then suddenly decided they wanted none of it.
  • none but
    (literary)only
  • None but he knew the truth.
  • none the less
    despite this fact
    none other than
    used to emphasize who or what somebody/something is, when this is surprising
  • Her first customer was none other than Mrs Obama.