Looking for the meaning of the word SACKING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SACKING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Sack
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English sacc, from Latin saccus ‘sack, sackcloth’, from Greek sakkos, of Semitic origin. Sense 1 of the verb dates from the mid 19th century
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
sak
Dialects: British English
Definition:
dismiss from employment
Short Definition:dismiss from employment
Examples:- any official found to be involved would be sacked on the spot
Definition:
tackle (a quarterback) behind the line of scrimmage before they can throw a pass
Short Definition:tackle quarterback behind line of scrimmage
Examples:- Oregon intercepted five of his passes and sacked him five times
Definition:
put into a sack or sacks
Short Definition:put into sack or sacks
Examples:- a small part of his wheat had been sacked
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