Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- transitive verb To lay off or otherwise terminate (an employee).
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- verb transitive, euphemistic To terminate the employment of.
- verb transitive, UK, India To terminate use under a lease of.
Etymologies
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de- + hire
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