# sacking

/ˈsækɪŋ/ (US) · /sˈækɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/sacking
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

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.

For teachers: the dismissal of an employee from their position, typically due to misconduct or unsatisfactory performance. Often used in British English contexts.

## Examples

- 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 notes

- Often appears in the singular with the definite article ('the sacking of').

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