B2verbinformalwork
US/sæk/
UK/sæk/
to tell someone they must leave their job, often because of something they did
More often (noun): a large strong bag for carrying or storing things such as rice or coffee beans
In context
He was sacked for arriving late to work too many times.
The club sacked the coach after five defeats in a row.
If you keep using your phone at work, you'll get sacked.
Words that go with sack
verb + noun
- get sackedShe got sacked after posting rude comments about her boss.
- threaten to sackThe boss threatened to sack anyone who joined the strike.
verb + preposition
- sacked forTwo workers were sacked for stealing.
- sacked fromShe was sacked from her job at the bank last year.
- sacked byThe coach was sacked by the club after a terrible season.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The company sacked 500 workers because of the crisis.Correct: The company laid off 500 workers because of the crisis.