sacked
/sækt/
verb
- To be dismissed from a job; fired.
- The manager sacked three employees after the budget cuts.
- He was sacked for repeatedly showing up late to work.
- She feared she would be sacked if she made another mistake.
- To plunder or loot a place, especially in war or conflict.
- Vikings sacked coastal villages during their raids.
- The invading army sacked the city, taking everything of value.
- The ancient capital was sacked and burned to the ground.
- In American football, to tackle the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage before they can throw a pass.
- The defense sacked the quarterback on the final play of the game.
- He sacked the opposing team's star player for a big loss.
- The linebacker sacked the quarterback twice in the first half.
Antonyms
adjective
- Having been dismissed from a job.
- He felt humiliated as a sacked employee.
- The sacked workers protested outside the factory gates.
- The sacked manager decided to start his own business.