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sack
A2
noun
Usage:
96%
bag, large container
Translation: bag, large container
Pronunciation: /sæk/
Meaning: a large strong bag used for storing or carrying goods

This meaning refers to a large flexible container made from cloth, paper, or plastic.

The farmer carried a sack of potatoes.

The grain was stored in heavy sacks.

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B1
informal noun
Usage:
84%
firing, dismissal
Translation: firing, dismissal
Pronunciation: /sæk/
Meaning: dismissal from a job

This informal meaning refers to losing one's employment because an employer ends the contract.

He got the sack for repeated lateness.

The manager faced the sack after the failure.

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B1
verb
Usage:
91%
fire, dismiss
Translation: fire, dismiss
Pronunciation: /sæk/
Meaning: to dismiss someone from employment

This meaning refers to ending someone's employment, usually because of performance or misconduct.

The company sacked three senior managers.

He was sacked for breaking safety rules.

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B2
verb
Usage:
61%
plunder, loot
Translation: plunder, loot
Pronunciation: /sæk/
Meaning: to attack and steal from a city or building

This historical meaning refers to violently entering a place and taking or destroying its property.

The invading army sacked the city.

The palace was sacked during the revolt.

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