Word
SAC
Phoneticssac
US/ˈsæk/
UK/sˈæk/
Irregular verb
Forms
Infinitive
SAC
Past
sacked
Past participle
sacked
Definition
v. to fire someone from their job. You use this word when a company decides a worker is no longer needed.
v. to dismiss an employee from their position of employment. Informal in register; typically used in British and Australian English.
Examples
“The company had to sac several workers last month.”
“After the merger was finalized, the new management decided to sac the entire marketing department to cut costs.”
“While the CEO survived the scandal, the board chose to sac the chief financial officer to appease the angry shareholders.”
Examples
simple
“The company had to sac several workers last month.”
contextual
“After the merger was finalized, the new management decided to sac the entire marketing department to cut costs.”
complex
“While the CEO survived the scandal, the board chose to sac the chief financial officer to appease the angry shareholders.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object, usually the person being fired.
Pitfall
He was sac from his job.
He was sacked from his job.
The past tense and past participle require the 'k' (sacked) to maintain the correct pronunciation and spelling.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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