sacking
n. C / U B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsækɪŋ// UK //sˈækɪŋ// sack·ing
n. the act of firing someone from their job. It is a common way to describe losing your position because of a mistake or poor performance.
n. the dismissal of an employee from their position, typically due to misconduct or unsatisfactory performance. Often used in British English contexts.
The manager announced the sacking of three employees today.
Following the team's fifth consecutive loss, the board decided that the sacking of the head coach was the only option left.
The sudden sacking of the chief executive sent shockwaves through the financial markets, leading to a sharp decline in the company's share price as investors feared internal instability.
Usage
Often appears in the singular with the definite article ('the sacking of').